US Bridges

Fifth Av over 27 27 07051095 27 27 07

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 2.9 MI NE JCT Rts 231+27 · Structure no. 000000001056130

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Av over 27 27 07051095 27 27 07 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Av over 27 27 07051095 27 27 07 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 25,185 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,594 by 2041. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Av
Crosses27 27 07051095 27 27 07
Location2.9 MI NE JCT Rts 231+27
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73282, -73.26173
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,185 (2020)
Projected traffic30,594 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$15.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Av over 27 27 07051095 27 27 07 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Av over 27 27 07051095 27 27 07 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth Av over 27 27 07051095 27 27 07 carry?

About 25,185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Av over 27 27 07051095 27 27 07?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Av over 27 27 07051095 27 27 07?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.