US Bridges

RTE 27 over Lakeland Avenue

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 2.1 MI W of JCT 27 & 454 · Structure no. 000000001073281

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,792
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over Lakeland Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 27 over Lakeland Avenue in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 53,792 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,985 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 27
CrossesLakeland Avenue
Location2.1 MI W of JCT 27 & 454
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.76092, -73.09809
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,792 (2018)
Projected traffic63,985 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over Lakeland Avenue built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 27 over Lakeland Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over Lakeland Avenue carry?

About 53,792 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over Lakeland Avenue?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over Lakeland Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.