US Bridges

RTE 27 over 3rd Avenue

Good

Kings County, New York · JCT I27 & I278 · Structure no. 000000002076822

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,587
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over 3rd Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over 3rd Avenue in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,587 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,112 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
Crosses3rd Avenue
LocationJCT I27 & I278
RouteCity Street 27
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66649, -73.99497
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,587 (2020)
Projected traffic45,112 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over 3rd Avenue built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over 3rd Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over 3rd Avenue carry?

About 36,587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over 3rd Avenue?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over 3rd Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.