US Bridges

Locust Avenue over 27 27 0705 1176 RTE 27

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 3.0 MI W JCT Rts 27 & 454 · Structure no. 000000001073260

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,424
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Avenue over 27 27 0705 1176 RTE 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Avenue over 27 27 0705 1176 RTE 27 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,424 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,948 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Avenue
Crosses27 27 0705 1176 RTE 27
Location3.0 MI W JCT Rts 27 & 454
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75491, -73.11314
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,424 (2020)
Projected traffic7,948 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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$14.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Avenue over 27 27 0705 1176 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Avenue over 27 27 0705 1176 RTE 27 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Locust Avenue over 27 27 0705 1176 RTE 27 carry?

About 6,424 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Locust Avenue over 27 27 0705 1176 RTE 27?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Avenue over 27 27 0705 1176 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.