US Bridges

7th Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27

Fair

Kings County, New York · .6 MI SE JCT I278+27 · Structure no. 000000001067870

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,694
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Avenue 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 3,694 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,487 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries7th Avenue
CrossesRTE 27 RTE 27
Location.6 MI SE JCT I278+27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66033, -73.98731
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating42 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 span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,694 (2020)
Projected traffic4,487 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$18.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is 7th Avenue 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 7th Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 carry?

About 3,694 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 7th Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.