US Bridges

South Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 1.5MI S I278+W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001075180

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440 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 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 11,304 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,181 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Ave
CrossesRTE 440 RTE 440
Location1.5MI S I278+W Shore Expy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60214, -74.18796
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,304 (2020)
Projected traffic22,181 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$15 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440 built?

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

What condition is South Ave 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 South Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440 carry?

About 11,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is South Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns South Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.