RTE 27 over 17th Street
FairKings County, New York · JCT I278 & SH 27 · Structure no. 000000001076750
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175,362
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 27 over 17th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over 17th Street in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 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 175,362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 245,507 by 2034. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 27 over 17th Street built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is RTE 27 over 17th Street 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 RTE 27 over 17th Street carry?
About 175,362 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 27 over 17th Street?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 27 over 17th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.