RTE 440 over U-Turn Roadway Arthur K
FairRichmond County, New York · Arthur Kill · Structure no. 00000000552306A
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 2,310 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,928
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE 440 over U-Turn Roadway Arthur K is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 440 over U-Turn Roadway Arthur K 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 2,310 ft (704.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 440 over U-Turn Roadway Arthur K built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is RTE 440 over U-Turn Roadway Arthur K 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 440 over U-Turn Roadway Arthur K carry?
About 81,928 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 440 over U-Turn Roadway Arthur K?
The structure is 2,310 ft (704.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 440 over U-Turn Roadway Arthur K?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.