US Bridges

Ramp to Ocean Pky over RTE 27 RTE 27

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.7 MI SE JCT I278 + SH27 · Structure no. 000000001066050

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Ocean Pky over RTE 27 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Ocean Pky over RTE 27 RTE 27 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to Ocean Pky
CrossesRTE 27 RTE 27
Location1.7 MI SE JCT I278 + SH27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.64934, -73.97543
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to Ocean Pky over RTE 27 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is Ramp to Ocean Pky 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 Ramp to Ocean Pky over RTE 27 RTE 27 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ramp to Ocean Pky over RTE 27 RTE 27?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Ocean Pky over RTE 27 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.