US Bridges

RTE 440 over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Richmond County, New York · JCT I278 & W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001067660

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,688
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 440 over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 5,688 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,268 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 440
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
LocationJCT I278 & W Shore Expy
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62257, -74.17518
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,688 (2019)
Projected traffic7,268 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 440 over RTE I278 RTE I278 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 RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 5,688 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.