US Bridges

Cross Bay Blvd over RTE 27 27 X

Good

Queens County, New York · 0.2 NW of RTE 27 & Bsop · Structure no. 000000002248039

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,970
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Bay Blvd over RTE 27 27 X is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross Bay Blvd over RTE 27 27 X in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 76 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44,970 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,181 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCross Bay Blvd
CrossesRTE 27 27 X
Location0.2 NW of RTE 27 & Bsop
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66869, -73.84216
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,970 (2018)
Projected traffic45,181 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$21.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Bay Blvd over RTE 27 27 X built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Cross Bay Blvd over RTE 27 27 X in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cross Bay Blvd over RTE 27 27 X carry?

About 44,970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cross Bay Blvd over RTE 27 27 X?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Bay Blvd over RTE 27 27 X?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.