US Bridges

Bancroft Avenue over Sirt South Shore

Fair

Richmond County, New York · In New Dorp · Structure no. 000000002249440

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Bancroft Avenue over Sirt South Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bancroft Avenue over Sirt South Shore in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBancroft Avenue
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationIn New Dorp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.57748, -74.11164
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bancroft Avenue over Sirt South Shore built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bancroft Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bancroft Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.