US Bridges

RTE 27 over County Road 111 County

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · Exit 62 - Sunrise HWY · Structure no. 000000001056342

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,034
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over County Road 111 County is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over County Road 111 County in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 19,034 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,640 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
CrossesCounty Road 111 County
LocationExit 62 - Sunrise HWY
RouteState Highway 27
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84381, -72.72377
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,034 (2018)
Projected traffic22,640 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over County Road 111 County built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over County Road 111 County 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over County Road 111 County carry?

About 19,034 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over County Road 111 County?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over County Road 111 County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.