US Bridges

Peconic Road over 27 27 07051524 RTE 27

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .2 MI E of Exit 66 - SH27 · Structure no. 000000001019450

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,647
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peconic Road over 27 27 07051524 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peconic Road over 27 27 07051524 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 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2037. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeconic Road
Crosses27 27 07051524 RTE 27
Location.2 MI E of Exit 66 - SH27
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.89183, -72.48363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2017)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peconic Road over 27 27 07051524 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is Peconic Road over 27 27 07051524 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Peconic Road over 27 27 07051524 RTE 27 carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peconic Road over 27 27 07051524 RTE 27?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Peconic Road over 27 27 07051524 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.