US Bridges

Amboy Road over Lemon Creek

Good

Richmond County, New York · 1.0 Mile South of 909C · Structure no. 000000002268920

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,620
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amboy Road over Lemon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Amboy Road over Lemon Creek in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,660 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAmboy Road
CrossesLemon Creek
Location1.0 Mile South of 909C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.52536, -74.20939
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,660 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amboy Road over Lemon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amboy Road over Lemon Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Amboy Road over Lemon Creek carry?

About 8,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Amboy Road over Lemon Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Amboy Road over Lemon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.