US Bridges

RTE 27 over 135 135 0301 1017 RTE 1

Fair

Nassau County, New York · JCT Rts 27+135 · Structure no. 000000001053259

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,015
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over 135 135 0301 1017 RTE 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over 135 135 0301 1017 RTE 1 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 48,015 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,399 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
Crosses135 135 0301 1017 RTE 1
LocationJCT Rts 27+135
RouteState Highway 27
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.67417, -73.49322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,015 (2020)
Projected traffic55,399 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$14.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over 135 135 0301 1017 RTE 1 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over 135 135 0301 1017 RTE 1 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over 135 135 0301 1017 RTE 1 carry?

About 48,015 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over 135 135 0301 1017 RTE 1?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over 135 135 0301 1017 RTE 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.