US Bridges

RTE 440 over Newark Avenue Richmond

Good

Richmond County, New York · South of Bayonne Br · Structure no. 00000000552304D

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,383 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
30,008
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 440 over Newark Avenue Richmond is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying RTE 440 over Newark Avenue Richmond in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,008 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,999 by 2041. The structure is 2,383 ft (726.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 440
CrossesNewark Avenue Richmond
LocationSouth of Bayonne Br
RouteState Highway 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63945, -74.1433
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,383 ft (726.3 m)
Longest span272 ft (82.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 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
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$167.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over Newark Avenue Richmond built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 440 over Newark Avenue Richmond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over Newark Avenue Richmond carry?

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

How long is RTE 440 over Newark Avenue Richmond?

The structure is 2,383 ft (726.3 m) long with a longest span of 272 ft (82.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over Newark Avenue Richmond?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.