US Bridges

5 TH Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27

Fair

Kings County, New York · .3 MI SE JCT I278+27 · Structure no. 000000002066100

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,940
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 TH Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 is a steel frame carrying 5 TH Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1955, 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 9,940 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,075 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries5 TH Avenue
CrossesRTE 27 RTE 27
Location.3 MI SE JCT I278+27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66398, -73.99074
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,940 (2020)
Projected traffic12,075 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5 TH Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5 TH 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 5 TH Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27 carry?

About 9,940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 5 TH Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 5 TH Avenue over RTE 27 RTE 27?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.