US Bridges

RTE 909C over RTE 440

Fair

Richmond County, New York · JCT 440+W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001075102

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,932
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 909C over RTE 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 909C over RTE 440 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 14,932 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,410 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 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 909C
CrossesRTE 440
LocationJCT 440+W Shore Expy
RouteCity Street 909C
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.52693, -74.22118
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,932 (2020)
Projected traffic18,410 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 909C over RTE 440 built?

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

What condition is RTE 909C over 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 May 2024.

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

About 14,932 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 909C over RTE 440?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 909C over RTE 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.