US Bridges

Walker Street over RTE 440 RTE 440

Fair

Richmond County, New York · JCT 440+WALKER ST · Structure no. 000000001067640

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,058
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Street over RTE 440 RTE 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Street over RTE 440 RTE 440 in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 6 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 6,058 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,887 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWalker Street
CrossesRTE 440 RTE 440
LocationJCT 440+WALKER ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63091, -74.14566
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,058 (2020)
Projected traffic11,887 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Street over RTE 440 RTE 440 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Walker Street over RTE 440 RTE 440 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 Walker Street over RTE 440 RTE 440 carry?

About 6,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Walker Street over RTE 440 RTE 440?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Street over RTE 440 RTE 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.