US Bridges

Tompkins Avenue over Willow Avenue Sirt Sout

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 1 MI NW of Verz - Nar Brg · Structure no. 000000002249510

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,936
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tompkins Avenue over Willow Avenue Sirt Sout is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tompkins Avenue over Willow Avenue Sirt Sout in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 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 8,936 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,855 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTompkins Avenue
CrossesWillow Avenue Sirt Sout
Location1 MI NW of Verz - Nar Brg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61691, -74.07452
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,936 (2018)
Projected traffic10,855 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tompkins Avenue over Willow Avenue Sirt Sout built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Tompkins Avenue over Willow Avenue Sirt Sout 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tompkins Avenue over Willow Avenue Sirt Sout carry?

About 8,936 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tompkins Avenue over Willow Avenue Sirt Sout?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tompkins Avenue over Willow Avenue Sirt Sout?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.