US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Sirt South Shore

Fair

Richmond County, New York · In New Dorp · Structure no. 000000002249460

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,618
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Sirt South Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln 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 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 5,618 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,824 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationIn New Dorp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.5795, -74.10893
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,618 (2020)
Projected traffic6,824 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Avenue over Sirt South Shore built?

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

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

About 5,618 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.