US Bridges

Huguenot Avenue over Sirt South Shore

Fair

Richmond County, New York · At Princes Bay · Structure no. 000000002249300

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,433
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Huguenot Avenue over Sirt South Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huguenot Avenue over Sirt South Shore in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1938, 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 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 6,433 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,814 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHuguenot Avenue
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationAt Princes Bay
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.53302, -74.19237
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,433 (2018)
Projected traffic7,814 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huguenot Avenue over Sirt South Shore built?

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

What condition is Huguenot Avenue over Sirt South Shore 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 Huguenot Avenue over Sirt South Shore carry?

About 6,433 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Huguenot Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Huguenot Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.