US Bridges

Ridge Boulevard over Shore Road Drive

Good

Kings County, New York · At Fort Hamilton · Structure no. 000000002244150

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,152
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Boulevard over Shore Road Drive is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ridge Boulevard over Shore Road Drive in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,152 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,845 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Boulevard
CrossesShore Road Drive
LocationAt Fort Hamilton
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63974, -74.02665
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,152 (2018)
Projected traffic23,845 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Boulevard over Shore Road Drive built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Boulevard over Shore Road Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Boulevard over Shore Road Drive carry?

About 12,152 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Boulevard over Shore Road Drive?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Boulevard over Shore Road Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.