US Bridges

Towd Point Road over Davis Creek

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · Northeast of North Sea · Structure no. 000000003300700

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towd Point Road over Davis Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Towd Point Road over Davis Creek in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTowd Point Road
CrossesDavis Creek
LocationNortheast of North Sea
Coordinates40.94447, -72.41552
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2020)
Projected traffic533 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Towd Point Road over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towd Point Road over Davis Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Towd Point Road over Davis Creek carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Towd Point Road over Davis Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Towd Point Road over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.