US Bridges

Merrick Road over 27 27 0304 1042 RTE 27

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 4 MI E NYC L-Rte 27 · Structure no. 000000001056100

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,179
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrick Road over 27 27 0304 1042 RTE 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merrick Road over 27 27 0304 1042 RTE 27 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 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 42,179 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,239 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMerrick Road
Crosses27 27 0304 1042 RTE 27
Location4 MI E NYC L-Rte 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65718, -73.65191
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,179 (2020)
Projected traffic51,239 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Merrick Road over 27 27 0304 1042 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is Merrick Road over 27 27 0304 1042 RTE 27 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 2023.

How much traffic does Merrick Road over 27 27 0304 1042 RTE 27 carry?

About 42,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Merrick Road over 27 27 0304 1042 RTE 27?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Merrick Road over 27 27 0304 1042 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.