US Bridges

Prospect Park W over RTE 27 RTE 27

Fair

Kings County, New York · .9 MI SE JCT I278+27 · Structure no. 000000001066080

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,579
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Park W over RTE 27 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Park W over RTE 27 RTE 27 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8,579 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,421 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesProspect Park W
CrossesRTE 27 RTE 27
Location.9 MI SE JCT I278+27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65737, -73.98319
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,579 (2020)
Projected traffic10,421 by 2041
Trucks12%
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$13.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Park W over RTE 27 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Park W 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect Park W over RTE 27 RTE 27 carry?

About 8,579 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Park W over RTE 27 RTE 27?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Park W over RTE 27 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.