US Bridges

Johnson Avenue over 27 27 07051188 RTE 27

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.8 MI W of JCT 27 & 454 · Structure no. 000000001073290

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,129
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Avenue over 27 27 07051188 RTE 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Avenue over 27 27 07051188 RTE 27 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,129 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,230 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohnson Avenue
Crosses27 27 07051188 RTE 27
Location1.8 MI W of JCT 27 & 454
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76289, -73.09032
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,129 (2018)
Projected traffic6,230 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$14.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Avenue over 27 27 07051188 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Avenue over 27 27 07051188 RTE 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Avenue over 27 27 07051188 RTE 27 carry?

About 5,129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Avenue over 27 27 07051188 RTE 27?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Avenue over 27 27 07051188 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.