US Bridges

RTE 27 over 278IX Fdr Drive Cherry

Fair

New York County, New York · RTE 27 over East River · Structure no. 000000002240027

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
5,815 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over 278IX Fdr Drive Cherry is a steel suspension carrying RTE 27 over 278IX Fdr Drive Cherry in New York County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 116 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 5,815 ft (1,772.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
Crosses278IX Fdr Drive Cherry
LocationRTE 27 over East River
RouteCity Street 27
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70959, -73.99194
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length5,815 ft (1,772.4 m)
Longest span1,470 ft (448 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$792.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over 278IX Fdr Drive Cherry built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 27 over 278IX Fdr Drive Cherry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over 278IX Fdr Drive Cherry carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 27 over 278IX Fdr Drive Cherry?

The structure is 5,815 ft (1,772.4 m) long with a longest span of 1,470 ft (448 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over 278IX Fdr Drive Cherry?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.