US Bridges

RTE 27 over RTE 27 RTE 27 27 27X2

Poor

Kings County, New York · 1.8 MI SE JCT I278 + SH27 · Structure no. 000000001066040

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,596
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over RTE 27 RTE 27 27 27X2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over RTE 27 RTE 27 27 27X2 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 11,596 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,297 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 27
CrossesRTE 27 RTE 27 27 27X2
Location1.8 MI SE JCT I278 + SH27
RouteCity Street 27
Coordinates40.64783, -73.97504
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,596 (2019)
Projected traffic14,297 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$15.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over RTE 27 RTE 27 27 27X2 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over RTE 27 RTE 27 27 27X2 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over RTE 27 RTE 27 27 27X2 carry?

About 11,596 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over RTE 27 RTE 27 27 27X2?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over RTE 27 RTE 27 27 27X2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.