US Bridges

RTE 27 over 24 24 07042076 RTE 24

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · RTE 24+RTE 27 · Structure no. 000000001056391

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,591
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over 24 24 07042076 RTE 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over 24 24 07042076 RTE 24 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 19,591 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,303 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
Crosses24 24 07042076 RTE 24
LocationRTE 24+RTE 27
RouteState Highway 27
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87986, -72.53682
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,591 (2019)
Projected traffic23,303 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over 24 24 07042076 RTE 24 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over 24 24 07042076 RTE 24 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over 24 24 07042076 RTE 24 carry?

About 19,591 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over 24 24 07042076 RTE 24?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over 24 24 07042076 RTE 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.