US Bridges

North Ramp over Sirt South Shore

Good

Richmond County, New York · ST George Ferry Terminal · Structure no. 000000002269760

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ramp over Sirt South Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ramp over Sirt South Shore in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,522 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Ramp
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationST George Ferry Terminal
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64444, -74.0763
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2020)
Projected traffic1,522 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Ramp over Sirt South Shore built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ramp over Sirt South Shore 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North Ramp over Sirt South Shore carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is North Ramp over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Ramp over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.