US Bridges

N Ocean Ave over 27 27 0705 1230 RTE 27

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 0.4MI.W.INTERS.RTS 112&27 · Structure no. 000000001367510

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,147
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ocean Ave over 27 27 0705 1230 RTE 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Ocean Ave over 27 27 0705 1230 RTE 27 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 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 20,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,245 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN Ocean Ave
Crosses27 27 0705 1230 RTE 27
Location0.4MI.W.INTERS.RTS 112&27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.77895, -73.01578
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,147 (2020)
Projected traffic23,245 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$12.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Ocean Ave over 27 27 0705 1230 RTE 27 built?

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

What condition is N Ocean Ave over 27 27 0705 1230 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Ocean Ave over 27 27 0705 1230 RTE 27 carry?

About 20,147 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Ocean Ave over 27 27 0705 1230 RTE 27?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns N Ocean Ave over 27 27 0705 1230 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.