US Bridges

Wading River RD over 27 27 07051345 RTE 27

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · In Brookhaven · Structure no. 000000001019370

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,717
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wading River RD over 27 27 07051345 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wading River RD over 27 27 07051345 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 9,717 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,804 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWading River RD
Crosses27 27 07051345 RTE 27
LocationIn Brookhaven
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.82294, -72.80896
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,717 (2020)
Projected traffic11,804 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wading River RD over 27 27 07051345 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is Wading River RD over 27 27 07051345 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wading River RD over 27 27 07051345 RTE 27 carry?

About 9,717 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wading River RD over 27 27 07051345 RTE 27?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Wading River RD over 27 27 07051345 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.