US Bridges

Sixth Ave over RTE 27 RTE 27

Fair

Kings County, New York · .4 MI SE JCT I278+27 · Structure no. 000000001066090

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,977
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Ave over RTE 27 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth Ave 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 6 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 3,977 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,831 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesSixth Ave
CrossesRTE 27 RTE 27
Location.4 MI SE JCT I278+27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66236, -73.98877
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,977 (2020)
Projected traffic4,831 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Ave over RTE 27 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is Sixth Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sixth Ave over RTE 27 RTE 27 carry?

About 3,977 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Ave over RTE 27 RTE 27?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Ave over RTE 27 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.