US Bridges

Arden Avenue over RTE 440 RTE 440

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 1 MI S Fresh Kills & Wse · Structure no. 000000001069720

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,360
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arden Avenue over RTE 440 RTE 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arden Avenue over RTE 440 RTE 440 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 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 9,360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,367 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesArden Avenue
CrossesRTE 440 RTE 440
Location1 MI S Fresh Kills & Wse
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.56059, -74.19956
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,360 (2020)
Projected traffic18,367 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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$14.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arden Avenue over RTE 440 RTE 440 built?

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

What condition is Arden Avenue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Arden Avenue over RTE 440 RTE 440 carry?

About 9,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Arden Avenue over RTE 440 RTE 440?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Arden Avenue over RTE 440 RTE 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.