US Bridges

Giffords Lane over Sirt South Shore

Fair

Richmond County, New York · At Great Kills · Structure no. 000000002249360

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,978
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Giffords Lane over Sirt South Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giffords Lane over Sirt South Shore in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 5,978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,262 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesGiffords Lane
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationAt Great Kills
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.55162, -74.15051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,978 (2016)
Projected traffic7,262 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Giffords Lane over Sirt South Shore built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Giffords Lane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Giffords Lane over Sirt South Shore carry?

About 5,978 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Giffords Lane over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Giffords Lane over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.