US Bridges

Bloomingdale RD over RTE 440 RTE 440

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 1.8MI N 440+W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001075130

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,301
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomingdale RD over RTE 440 RTE 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bloomingdale RD over RTE 440 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 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 8,301 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,084 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBloomingdale RD
CrossesRTE 440 RTE 440
Location1.8MI N 440+W Shore Expy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.54857, -74.22066
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,301 (2020)
Projected traffic10,084 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$23.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomingdale RD over RTE 440 RTE 440 built?

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

What condition is Bloomingdale RD over RTE 440 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bloomingdale RD over RTE 440 RTE 440 carry?

About 8,301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bloomingdale RD over RTE 440 RTE 440?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomingdale RD over RTE 440 RTE 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.