US Bridges

West Fingerboard over Sirt South Shore

Good

Richmond County, New York · In Rosebank · Structure no. 000000002249480

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,389
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

West Fingerboard over Sirt South Shore is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Fingerboard over Sirt South Shore in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 years old, older 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.

It carries about 4,389 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,331 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Fingerboard
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationIn Rosebank
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.60164, -74.08515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,389 (2018)
Projected traffic5,331 by 2041
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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fingerboard over Sirt South Shore built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is West Fingerboard 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 West Fingerboard over Sirt South Shore carry?

About 4,389 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Fingerboard over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns West Fingerboard over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.