US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over 27 27 07051193 RTE 27

Poor

Suffolk County, New York · 1.4 MI W of SH 27 & SH 45 · Structure no. 000000001073300

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,648
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over 27 27 07051193 RTE 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Ave over 27 27 07051193 RTE 27 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,648 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,935 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Ave
Crosses27 27 07051193 RTE 27
Location1.4 MI W of SH 27 & SH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76435, -73.08291
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,648 (2020)
Projected traffic12,935 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Ave over 27 27 07051193 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave over 27 27 07051193 RTE 27 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over 27 27 07051193 RTE 27 carry?

About 10,648 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over 27 27 07051193 RTE 27?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over 27 27 07051193 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.