US Bridges

Wellwood Avenue over 27 27 07051024 RTE 27

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Suffolk County, New York · In Babylon · Structure no. 000000001018259

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,628
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellwood Avenue over 27 27 07051024 RTE 27 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wellwood Avenue over 27 27 07051024 RTE 27 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 29,628 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,992 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWellwood Avenue
Crosses27 27 07051024 RTE 27
LocationIn Babylon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69852, -73.38236
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,628 (2018)
Projected traffic35,992 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellwood Avenue over 27 27 07051024 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellwood Avenue over 27 27 07051024 RTE 27 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wellwood Avenue over 27 27 07051024 RTE 27 carry?

About 29,628 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wellwood Avenue over 27 27 07051024 RTE 27?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Wellwood Avenue over 27 27 07051024 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.