US Bridges

Meredith Avenue over RTE 440 Staten Island R

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 2 MI S I278& W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001075170

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meredith Avenue over RTE 440 Staten Island R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meredith Avenue over RTE 440 Staten Island R in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2038. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMeredith Avenue
CrossesRTE 440 Staten Island R
Location2 MI S I278& W Shore Expy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.59737, -74.19142
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2018)
Projected traffic491 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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$23.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meredith Avenue over RTE 440 Staten Island R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meredith Avenue over RTE 440 Staten Island R 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Meredith Avenue over RTE 440 Staten Island R carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Meredith Avenue over RTE 440 Staten Island R?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Meredith Avenue over RTE 440 Staten Island R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.