US Bridges

Edward Curry Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440

Fair

Richmond County, New York · .9MI S I278+W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001075190

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,809
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edward Curry Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edward Curry 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 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 4,809 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,436 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEdward Curry Ave
CrossesRTE 440 RTE 440
Location.9MI S I278+W Shore Expy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60975, -74.18201
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,809 (2020)
Projected traffic9,436 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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$12.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edward Curry Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440 built?

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

What condition is Edward Curry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Edward Curry Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440 carry?

About 4,809 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Edward Curry Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Edward Curry Ave over RTE 440 RTE 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.