RTE 27
RTE 27 in JCT I278 & Sh 27, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of C (53/100). Built in 1955, the bridge carries 175K vehicles daily on RTE 27 over 17th Street.
RTE 27 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 53/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1955 and is now 71 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. RTE 27 carries an average daily traffic count of 175,362 vehicles, with 1 lane(s) crossing 17th Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
RTE 27 is a 71-year-old bridge located JCT I278 & Sh 27 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE 27 over 17th Street with 1 traffic lane, handling approximately 175K vehicles per day. Built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, the structure spans 16.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (53/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE 27 has a Condition Score of 53/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE 27 was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, making it 71 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE 27 carries approximately 175K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 1 traffic lane. It is 16.8 meters long and located on RTE 27 in JCT I278 & Sh 27, Kings County, New York.
No, RTE 27 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
RTE 27 is located JCT I278 & Sh 27 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE 27 over 17th Street. Its coordinates are 40.666575, -73.996181. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE 27 carries RTE 27 over 17th Street. The bridge is 16.8 meters long and was built in 1955, with reconstruction in 1984.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.