US Bridges

Martling Avenue over Richmond Lake Dam

Fair

Richmond County, New York · In Clove Lakes Park · Structure no. 000000002249760

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,255
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martling Avenue over Richmond Lake Dam is a concrete culvert carrying Martling Avenue over Richmond Lake Dam in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 11,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,672 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMartling Avenue
CrossesRichmond Lake Dam
LocationIn Clove Lakes Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62279, -74.11837
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,255 (2020)
Projected traffic13,672 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martling Avenue over Richmond Lake Dam built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martling Avenue over Richmond Lake Dam 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 2023.

How much traffic does Martling Avenue over Richmond Lake Dam carry?

About 11,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Martling Avenue over Richmond Lake Dam?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Martling Avenue over Richmond Lake Dam?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.