US Bridges

RTE 27 over Nycta Brighton LN

FairPosted for load

Kings County, New York · In Kensington · Structure no. 000000002243050

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,701
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over Nycta Brighton LN is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 27 over Nycta Brighton LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 10,701 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,751 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 347 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
CrossesNycta Brighton LN
LocationIn Kensington
RouteCity Street 27
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65168, -73.96262
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width347 ft (105.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,701 (2020)
Projected traffic10,751 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$27.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over Nycta Brighton LN built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over Nycta Brighton LN 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over Nycta Brighton LN carry?

About 10,701 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over Nycta Brighton LN?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 347 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over Nycta Brighton LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.