US Bridges

RTE 27 over 908T 908T03011057 RTE 9

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.9 MI S JCT Rts Ssp&wsp · Structure no. 000000001060789

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,583
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over 908T 908T03011057 RTE 9 is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 27 over 908T 908T03011057 RTE 9 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 45,583 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,593 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
Crosses908T 908T03011057 RTE 9
Location1.9 MI S JCT Rts Ssp&wsp
RouteState Highway 27
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.67129, -73.51434
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,583 (2020)
Projected traffic52,593 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over 908T 908T03011057 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over 908T 908T03011057 RTE 9 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over 908T 908T03011057 RTE 9 carry?

About 45,583 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over 908T 908T03011057 RTE 9?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over 908T 908T03011057 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.