US Bridges

RTE 27A over LIRR Montauk Brch

Good

Suffolk County, New York · .7 MI SW JCT Rts 27 & 27A · Structure no. 000000001019500

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,546
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27A over LIRR Montauk Brch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27A over LIRR Montauk Brch in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,546 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,240 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRTE 27A
CrossesLIRR Montauk Brch
Location.7 MI SW JCT Rts 27 & 27A
RouteState Highway 27A
Coordinates40.74168, -73.16165
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,546 (2020)
Projected traffic15,240 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27A over LIRR Montauk Brch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27A over LIRR Montauk Brch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27A over LIRR Montauk Brch carry?

About 12,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27A over LIRR Montauk Brch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27A over LIRR Montauk Brch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.