US Bridges

RTE 27 over South Conduit Ave

Fair

Queens County, New York · At New Lots · Structure no. 000000002248040

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,817
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over South Conduit Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over South Conduit Ave in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 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 41,817 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,013 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 27
CrossesSouth Conduit Ave
LocationAt New Lots
RouteCity Street 27
Coordinates40.67163, -73.8529
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,817 (2010)
Projected traffic42,013 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over South Conduit Ave built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 27 over South Conduit Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over South Conduit Ave carry?

About 41,817 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over South Conduit Ave?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over South Conduit Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.