US Bridges

RTE 440 over RTE 440

Fair

Richmond County, New York · JCT I278+W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001075200

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,623
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 440 over RTE 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 440 over 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 33,623 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,072 by 2014. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 440
CrossesRTE 440
LocationJCT I278+W Shore Expy
RouteInterstate 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62097, -74.17527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,623 (1994)
Projected traffic47,072 by 2014
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over RTE 440 built?

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

What condition is RTE 440 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over RTE 440 carry?

About 33,623 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over RTE 440?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over RTE 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.