US Bridges

Eleventh Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.2 MI SE JCT I278+27 · Structure no. 000000001066020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eleventh Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eleventh Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 in Kings 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEleventh Avenue
CrossesRTE 27 RTE 27
Location1.2 MI SE JCT I278+27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65467, -73.97882
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$13 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eleventh Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is Eleventh Avenue over RTE 27 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Eleventh Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Eleventh Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Eleventh Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.