US Bridges

RTE 440 over Arthur Kill

Fair

Richmond County, New York · Arthur Kill · Structure no. 000000005523069

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
81,928
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 440 over Arthur Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 440 over Arthur Kill in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 97 years old, older 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 81,928 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,017 by 2041. The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 440
CrossesArthur Kill
LocationArthur Kill
RouteU.S. Route 440
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.52499, -74.24395
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,100 ft (640.1 m)
Longest span750 ft (228.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,928 (2014)
Projected traffic101,017 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$209.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 440 over Arthur Kill built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is RTE 440 over Arthur Kill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 440 over Arthur Kill carry?

About 81,928 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 440 over Arthur Kill?

The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long with a longest span of 750 ft (228.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 440 over Arthur Kill?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.