US Bridges

RTE 440 over Woodrow Road

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 1.1MI N 440+W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001075121

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,366
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 440 over Woodrow Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over Woodrow Road 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 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 37,366 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,071 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 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
CrossesWoodrow Road
Location1.1MI N 440+W Shore Expy
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.54078, -74.22422
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,366 (2020)
Projected traffic46,071 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over Woodrow Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 440 over Woodrow Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over Woodrow Road carry?

About 37,366 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over Woodrow Road?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over Woodrow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.