US Bridges

RTE 440 over Fresh Kills North Acces

Fair

Richmond County, New York · At Fresh Kills & Wse · Structure no. 000000001069731

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

About this bridge

RTE 440 over Fresh Kills North Acces is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over Fresh Kills North Acces 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 57,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,551 by 2041. The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 440
CrossesFresh Kills North Acces
LocationAt Fresh Kills & Wse
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.57636, -74.19056
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length609 ft (185.6 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 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 and waterway
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$27.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over Fresh Kills North Acces built?

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

What condition is RTE 440 over Fresh Kills North Acces 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over Fresh Kills North Acces carry?

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

How long is RTE 440 over Fresh Kills North Acces?

The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over Fresh Kills North Acces?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.