US Bridges

RTE 27 over Squiretown RD Squiretow

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1 MI E Exit 65 of S.H.27 · Structure no. 000000001019411

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,591
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over Squiretown RD Squiretow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over Squiretown RD Squiretow 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 19,591 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,303 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 27
CrossesSquiretown RD Squiretow
Location1 MI E Exit 65 of S.H.27
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.88539, -72.52492
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,591 (2019)
Projected traffic23,303 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over Squiretown RD Squiretow built?

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

What condition is RTE 27 over Squiretown RD Squiretow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over Squiretown RD Squiretow carry?

About 19,591 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over Squiretown RD Squiretow?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over Squiretown RD Squiretow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.