US Bridges

RTE 27 over Carlls River Park Ped.&

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 2.0 MI E JCT Rts 27+109 · Structure no. 000000001018329

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,718
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over Carlls River Park Ped.& is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 27 over Carlls River Park Ped.& in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 93 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 74,718 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,877 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 228 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 27
CrossesCarlls River Park Ped.&
Location2.0 MI E JCT Rts 27+109
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.71448, -73.33131
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width228 ft (69.5 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,718 (2021)
Projected traffic88,877 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over Carlls River Park Ped.& built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is RTE 27 over Carlls River Park Ped.& 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over Carlls River Park Ped.& carry?

About 74,718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over Carlls River Park Ped.&?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 228 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over Carlls River Park Ped.&?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.