US Bridges

RTE 27 over Hubbards Path

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT SH 27 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001018309

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,812
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over Hubbards Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over Hubbards Path in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 57 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 77,812 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,557 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 27
CrossesHubbards Path
Location1.4 MI E JCT SH 27 & SH 1
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.71377, -73.33905
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,812 (2021)
Projected traffic92,557 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over Hubbards Path built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 27 over Hubbards Path 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over Hubbards Path carry?

About 77,812 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over Hubbards Path?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over Hubbards Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.