US Bridges

RTE 27 over Newtown Road

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.8 MI E SH 24 & SH 27 · Structure no. 000000001019429

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,182
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over Newtown Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over Newtown Road 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 39,182 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,606 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
CrossesNewtown Road
Location1.8 MI E SH 24 & SH 27
RouteState Highway 27
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.88966, -72.50418
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,182 (2019)
Projected traffic46,606 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over Newtown Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 27 over Newtown Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over Newtown Road carry?

About 39,182 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over Newtown Road?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over Newtown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.