US Bridges

Borough Place over Sirt South Shore

Good

Richmond County, New York · St. George Ferry Terminal · Structure no. 000000002270180

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borough Place over Sirt South Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Borough Place over Sirt South Shore in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 77 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesBorough Place
CrossesSirt South Shore
LocationSt. George Ferry Terminal
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64222, -74.0746
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic210 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Borough Place over Sirt South Shore built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Borough Place 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 Borough Place over Sirt South Shore carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Borough Place over Sirt South Shore?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Borough Place over Sirt South Shore?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.