US Bridges

Winters Drive over 27 27 07051319 RTE 27

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 8.2 MI E Rts 112+27 · Structure no. 000000001019340

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,494
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winters Drive over 27 27 07051319 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winters Drive over 27 27 07051319 RTE 27 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,494 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,797 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWinters Drive
Crosses27 27 07051319 RTE 27
Location8.2 MI E Rts 112+27
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81124, -72.85394
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,494 (2020)
Projected traffic6,797 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winters Drive over 27 27 07051319 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winters Drive over 27 27 07051319 RTE 27 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 Winters Drive over 27 27 07051319 RTE 27 carry?

About 5,494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Winters Drive over 27 27 07051319 RTE 27?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Winters Drive over 27 27 07051319 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.