US Bridges

RTE 440 over RTE 909C RTE 909C

Fair

Richmond County, New York · JCT 440+W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001075092

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,694
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 440 over RTE 909C RTE 909C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over RTE 909C RTE 909C 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 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 37,694 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,772 by 2022. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 440
CrossesRTE 909C RTE 909C
LocationJCT 440+W Shore Expy
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.52638, -74.22331
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,694 (2002)
Projected traffic52,772 by 2022
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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over RTE 909C RTE 909C built?

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

What condition is RTE 440 over RTE 909C RTE 909C 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over RTE 909C RTE 909C carry?

About 37,694 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over RTE 909C RTE 909C?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over RTE 909C RTE 909C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.