US Bridges

Moriches M.I.Road over 27 27 07051338 RTE 27

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .4 MI W Exit 59 of S.H.27 · Structure no. 000000001019360

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,257
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moriches M.I.Road over 27 27 07051338 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moriches M.I.Road over 27 27 07051338 RTE 27 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,815 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoriches M.I.Road
Crosses27 27 07051338 RTE 27
Location.4 MI W Exit 59 of S.H.27
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82227, -72.82022
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,257 (2021)
Projected traffic8,815 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moriches M.I.Road over 27 27 07051338 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moriches M.I.Road over 27 27 07051338 RTE 27 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 2023.

How much traffic does Moriches M.I.Road over 27 27 07051338 RTE 27 carry?

About 7,257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moriches M.I.Road over 27 27 07051338 RTE 27?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Moriches M.I.Road over 27 27 07051338 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.