US Bridges

RTE 440 over Forest Ave

Fair

Richmond County, New York · .9MI N JCT I278+440 · Structure no. 000000001067631

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,004
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 440 over Forest Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over Forest Ave 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 15,004 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 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
CrossesForest Ave
Location.9MI N JCT I278+440
RouteCity Street 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62493, -74.14634
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,004 (2019)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over Forest Ave built?

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

What condition is RTE 440 over Forest Ave 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 Forest Ave carry?

About 15,004 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over Forest Ave?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over Forest Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.