US Bridges

Page Avenue over Sirt South Shore Tidal

Good

Richmond County, New York · At Richmond Valley · Structure no. 000000002249269

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,724
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Page Avenue over Sirt South Shore Tidal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Page Avenue over Sirt South Shore Tidal in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 22,724 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,830 by 2041. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPage Avenue
CrossesSirt South Shore Tidal
LocationAt Richmond Valley
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.51852, -74.23462
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,724 (2020)
Projected traffic22,830 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$25.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Page Avenue over Sirt South Shore Tidal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Page Avenue over Sirt South Shore Tidal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Page Avenue over Sirt South Shore Tidal carry?

About 22,724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Page Avenue over Sirt South Shore Tidal?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Page Avenue over Sirt South Shore Tidal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.