US Bridges

RTE 25B over RTE 25

Fair

Nassau County, New York · NY25 & NY25B · Structure no. 000000001060770

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,326
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25B over RTE 25 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25B over RTE 25 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 10,326 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,914 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 25B
CrossesRTE 25
LocationNY25 & NY25B
RouteState Highway 25B
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75997, -73.61594
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,326 (2020)
Projected traffic11,914 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25B over RTE 25 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 25B over RTE 25 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 RTE 25B over RTE 25 carry?

About 10,326 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25B over RTE 25?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25B over RTE 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.