US Bridges

Chapman Blvd over 27 27 07051364 RTE 27

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1 MI E Exit 60 of SH 27 · Structure no. 000000001019390

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,842
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Blvd over 27 27 07051364 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapman Blvd over 27 27 07051364 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 1,842 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,579 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman Blvd
Crosses27 27 07051364 RTE 27
Location1 MI E Exit 60 of SH 27
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82625, -72.77312
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,842 (2020)
Projected traffic2,579 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapman Blvd over 27 27 07051364 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is Chapman Blvd over 27 27 07051364 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chapman Blvd over 27 27 07051364 RTE 27 carry?

About 1,842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chapman Blvd over 27 27 07051364 RTE 27?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman Blvd over 27 27 07051364 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.