US Bridges

RTE 27 over Merrick Road

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 3.9 MI E NYC Line- SH 27 · Structure no. 000000001018169

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over Merrick Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over Merrick Road in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 129 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
CrossesMerrick Road
Location3.9 MI E NYC Line- SH 27
RouteState Highway 27
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65739, -73.65386
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over Merrick Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over Merrick Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over Merrick Road carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 27 over Merrick Road?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over Merrick Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.