US Bridges

Sharrotts Road over RTE 440 RTE 440

Fair

Richmond County, New York · .8MI N 440+W Shore Expy · Structure no. 000000001076020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,093
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharrotts Road over RTE 440 RTE 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharrotts Road 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 2,093 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2036. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSharrotts Road
CrossesRTE 440 RTE 440
Location.8MI N 440+W Shore Expy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.53702, -74.22453
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,093 (2016)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2036
Trucks2%
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$14.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharrotts Road over RTE 440 RTE 440 built?

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

What condition is Sharrotts Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sharrotts Road over RTE 440 RTE 440 carry?

About 2,093 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sharrotts Road over RTE 440 RTE 440?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sharrotts Road over RTE 440 RTE 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.