US Bridges

RTE 27 over Commack Road

Good

Suffolk County, New York · .4 MI W JCT SH 27 & SH 11 · Structure no. 000000001072689

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,008
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over Commack Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over Commack Road in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94,008 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,822 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 27
CrossesCommack Road
Location.4 MI W JCT SH 27 & SH 11
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.74142, -73.21433
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,008 (2020)
Projected traffic111,822 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over Commack Road built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over Commack Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over Commack Road carry?

About 94,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over Commack Road?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over Commack Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.