US Bridges

RTE 440 over Watchogue Road

Fair

Richmond County, New York · .4MI N JCT I278+440 · Structure no. 000000001067621

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,276
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 440 over Watchogue Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over Watchogue Road in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,276 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,068 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 440
CrossesWatchogue Road
Location.4MI N JCT I278+440
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.61754, -74.15219
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,276 (2019)
Projected traffic20,068 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over Watchogue Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 440 over Watchogue Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over Watchogue Road carry?

About 16,276 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over Watchogue Road?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over Watchogue Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.