US Bridges

Clove Road over Sirt South Shore

Fair

Richmond County, New York · At Grasmere · Structure no. 000000002249490

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,427
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Clove Road over Sirt South Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clove Road over Sirt South Shore in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 7,427 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,461 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClove Road
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationAt Grasmere
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6038, -74.08354
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,427 (2019)
Projected traffic7,461 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 SystemYes

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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clove Road over Sirt South Shore built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Clove Road 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 Clove Road over Sirt South Shore carry?

About 7,427 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clove Road over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Clove Road over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.