US Bridges

Richmond Vlley RD over Sirt South Shore Creek

Fair

Richmond County, New York · At Richmond Valley · Structure no. 000000002249270

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Vlley RD over Sirt South Shore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Vlley RD over Sirt South Shore Creek in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRichmond Vlley RD
CrossesSirt South Shore Creek
LocationAt Richmond Valley
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5197, -74.22865
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond Vlley RD over Sirt South Shore Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Richmond Vlley RD over Sirt South Shore Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Richmond Vlley RD over Sirt South Shore Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Richmond Vlley RD over Sirt South Shore Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Vlley RD over Sirt South Shore Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.