US Bridges

Forest Avenue over Clove Lk Pk Strm

Fair

Richmond County, New York · In Clove Lakes Park · Structure no. 000000002249800

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,041
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Avenue over Clove Lk Pk Strm is a concrete arch - deck carrying Forest Avenue over Clove Lk Pk Strm in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 13,041 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,102 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesForest Avenue
CrossesClove Lk Pk Strm
LocationIn Clove Lakes Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62734, -74.12266
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,041 (2019)
Projected traffic13,102 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Avenue over Clove Lk Pk Strm built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Avenue over Clove Lk Pk Strm 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Avenue over Clove Lk Pk Strm carry?

About 13,041 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Forest Avenue over Clove Lk Pk Strm?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Avenue over Clove Lk Pk Strm?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.