US Bridges

Greaves Avenue over Sirt South Shore

Good

Richmond County, New York · In Great Kills · Structure no. 000000002249370

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Greaves Avenue over Sirt South Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greaves Avenue over Sirt South Shore in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreaves Avenue
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationIn Great Kills
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.55264, -74.14553
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greaves Avenue over Sirt South Shore built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Greaves Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Greaves Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.