US Bridges

RTE 440 over Gertrude Street Juliett

Fair

Richmond County, New York · North of Bayonne Br · Structure no. 00000000552304B

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,928 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
30,008
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 440 over Gertrude Street Juliett is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying RTE 440 over Gertrude Street Juliett in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30,008 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,999 by 2041. The structure is 2,928 ft (892.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 440
CrossesGertrude Street Juliett
LocationNorth of Bayonne Br
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.64445, -74.1413
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,928 ft (892.5 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,008 (2019)
Projected traffic36,999 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$341.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over Gertrude Street Juliett built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 440 over Gertrude Street Juliett 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over Gertrude Street Juliett carry?

About 30,008 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over Gertrude Street Juliett?

The structure is 2,928 ft (892.5 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over Gertrude Street Juliett?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.