US Bridges

Albee Avenue over Sirt South Shore

Fair

Richmond County, New York · In Annadale · Structure no. 000000002249320

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,854
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Albee Avenue over Sirt South Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albee Avenue over Sirt South Shore in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,854 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,996 by 2037. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbee Avenue
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationIn Annadale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.53904, -74.18359
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,854 (2017)
Projected traffic3,996 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Albee Avenue over Sirt South Shore built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Albee Avenue over Sirt South Shore carry?

About 2,854 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Albee Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Albee Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.