US Bridges

CR 25 over Hudson River

Good

Essex County, New York · 4 MI East of Newcomb · Structure no. 000000003302680

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 over Hudson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 25 over Hudson River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 84 years old, older 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2037. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 25
CrossesHudson River
Location4 MI East of Newcomb
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.96588, -74.04997
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2017)
Projected traffic231 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 25 over Hudson River 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25 over Hudson River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 over Hudson River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.