US Bridges

Waverly Ave over 27 27 0705 1222 RTE 27

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 1.2MI W.Inters Rts 112&27 · Structure no. 000000001367500

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,314
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Ave over 27 27 0705 1222 RTE 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly Ave over 27 27 0705 1222 RTE 27 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 23,314 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,321 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Ave
Crosses27 27 0705 1222 RTE 27
Location1.2MI W.Inters Rts 112&27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77729, -73.02975
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,314 (2020)
Projected traffic28,321 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$15.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly Ave over 27 27 0705 1222 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Ave over 27 27 0705 1222 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly Ave over 27 27 0705 1222 RTE 27 carry?

About 23,314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Ave over 27 27 0705 1222 RTE 27?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Ave over 27 27 0705 1222 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.