US Bridges

Nicolls Road over 27 27 0705 1213 Ny 27 N

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .7 MI E JCT SH 27 & SH454 · Structure no. 000000001073232

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,281
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicolls Road over 27 27 0705 1213 Ny 27 N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicolls Road over 27 27 0705 1213 Ny 27 N in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,281 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,708 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNicolls Road
Crosses27 27 0705 1213 Ny 27 N
Location.7 MI E JCT SH 27 & SH454
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77215, -73.04648
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,281 (2019)
Projected traffic10,708 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$11.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicolls Road over 27 27 0705 1213 Ny 27 N built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicolls Road over 27 27 0705 1213 Ny 27 N 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nicolls Road over 27 27 0705 1213 Ny 27 N carry?

About 9,281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nicolls Road over 27 27 0705 1213 Ny 27 N?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nicolls Road over 27 27 0705 1213 Ny 27 N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.