US Bridges

RTE 440 over RTE 440 Ramp to NB Kwv

Good

Richmond County, New York · JCT 440+W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001075072

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,283
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 440 over RTE 440 Ramp to NB Kwv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over RTE 440 Ramp to NB Kwv in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,283 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,396 by 2009. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 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
CrossesRTE 440 Ramp to NB Kwv
LocationJCT 440+W Shore Expy
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.52555, -74.22334
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,283 (1989)
Projected traffic42,396 by 2009
Trucks8%
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over RTE 440 Ramp to NB Kwv built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 440 over RTE 440 Ramp to NB Kwv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over RTE 440 Ramp to NB Kwv carry?

About 30,283 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over RTE 440 Ramp to NB Kwv?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over RTE 440 Ramp to NB Kwv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.