US Bridges

RTE 27 over 4th Avenue

Fair

Kings County, New York · .1 MI SE JCT I278+27 · Structure no. 000000002067889

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over 4th Avenue is a steel frame carrying RTE 27 over 4th Avenue in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 73,174 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,223 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
Crosses4th Avenue
Location.1 MI SE JCT I278+27
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66544, -73.99299
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,174 (2020)
Projected traffic90,223 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over 4th Avenue built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 27 over 4th Avenue 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 4th Avenue carry?

About 73,174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over 4th Avenue?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over 4th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.