US Bridges

Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE 27 RTE 27

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.6 MI SE JCT I278+27 · Structure no. 000000001076500

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,559
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE 27 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ft Hamilton Pkwy 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.

It carries about 3,559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,575 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFt Hamilton Pkwy
CrossesRTE 27 RTE 27
Location1.6 MI SE JCT I278+27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64968, -73.97559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,559 (2018)
Projected traffic3,575 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE 27 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is Ft Hamilton Pkwy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE 27 RTE 27 carry?

About 3,559 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE 27 RTE 27?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE 27 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.