US Bridges

RTE 440 over Arthur Kill Road

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 1.5 MI S Fresh Kills &wse · Structure no. 000000001069712

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 440 over Arthur Kill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over Arthur Kill Road in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 57,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,551 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 440
CrossesArthur Kill Road
Location1.5 MI S Fresh Kills &wse
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.55721, -74.2049
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,220 (2020)
Projected traffic70,551 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over Arthur Kill Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 440 over Arthur Kill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over Arthur Kill Road carry?

About 57,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over Arthur Kill Road?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over Arthur Kill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.