US Bridges

RTE 440 over Depression

Fair

Richmond County, New York · .3 MI N SH440/W Shore Exp · Structure no. 000000001075112

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

About this bridge

RTE 440 over Depression is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over Depression 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 92 ft (28 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
CrossesDepression
Location.3 MI N SH440/W Shore Exp
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.52962, -74.22356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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
CrossesOther
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over Depression built?

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

What condition is RTE 440 over Depression 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over Depression carry?

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

How long is RTE 440 over Depression?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.