US Bridges

Victory Avenue over Carmans River

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 6.5 MI E JCT Rts 27 & 112 · Structure no. 000000001019321

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,133
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Avenue over Carmans River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Victory Avenue over Carmans River in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 3,133 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,805 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesVictory Avenue
CrossesCarmans River
Location6.5 MI E JCT Rts 27 & 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80269, -72.88582
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,133 (2018)
Projected traffic3,805 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory Avenue over Carmans River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Avenue over Carmans River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Victory Avenue over Carmans River carry?

About 3,133 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Victory Avenue over Carmans River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Victory Avenue over Carmans River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.