US Bridges

Higbie Lane over 27 27 07051066 27 27

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .1 MI E JCT SH 231 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000001064020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higbie Lane over 27 27 07051066 27 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Higbie Lane over 27 27 07051066 27 27 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 4,472 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,261 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHigbie Lane
Crosses27 27 07051066 27 27
Location.1 MI E JCT SH 231 & SH 2
Coordinates40.71826, -73.31189
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,472 (2021)
Projected traffic6,261 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Higbie Lane over 27 27 07051066 27 27 built?

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

What condition is Higbie Lane over 27 27 07051066 27 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Higbie Lane over 27 27 07051066 27 27 carry?

About 4,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Higbie Lane over 27 27 07051066 27 27?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Higbie Lane over 27 27 07051066 27 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.