US Bridges

Seeley Street over RTE 27 RTE 27

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.3 MI SE JCT I278+27 · Structure no. 000000001066070

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,963
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seeley Street over RTE 27 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seeley Street over RTE 27 RTE 27 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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.

It carries about 1,963 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,748 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSeeley Street
CrossesRTE 27 RTE 27
Location1.3 MI SE JCT I278+27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6539, -73.97803
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,963 (2016)
Projected traffic2,748 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seeley Street over RTE 27 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Seeley Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Seeley Street over RTE 27 RTE 27 carry?

About 1,963 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Seeley Street 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 70 ft wide.

Who owns Seeley Street over RTE 27 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.