US Bridges

Patchog-Yaphank RD over 27 27 07051258 RTE 27

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · Sunrise HWY - Exit 55 · Structure no. 000000003019291

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,897
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patchog-Yaphank RD over 27 27 07051258 RTE 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patchog-Yaphank RD over 27 27 07051258 RTE 27 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 11,897 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,452 by 2041. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPatchog-Yaphank RD
Crosses27 27 07051258 RTE 27
LocationSunrise HWY - Exit 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78733, -72.96448
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,897 (2020)
Projected traffic14,452 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patchog-Yaphank RD over 27 27 07051258 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patchog-Yaphank RD over 27 27 07051258 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Patchog-Yaphank RD over 27 27 07051258 RTE 27 carry?

About 11,897 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Patchog-Yaphank RD over 27 27 07051258 RTE 27?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Patchog-Yaphank RD over 27 27 07051258 RTE 27?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.