US Bridges

RTE 25A over Bedells Landing RD Hem

Good

Nassau County, New York · RTE 25A-4.9MI NE Qns Cl · Structure no. 000000001060919

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,135 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
31,335
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25A over Bedells Landing RD Hem is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying RTE 25A over Bedells Landing RD Hem in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 31,335 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,154 by 2041. The structure is 2,135 ft (650.7 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 25A
CrossesBedells Landing RD Hem
LocationRTE 25A-4.9MI NE Qns Cl
RouteState Highway 25A
Coordinates40.80379, -73.65087
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,135 ft (650.7 m)
Longest span292 ft (89 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,335 (2019)
Projected traffic36,154 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$275.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25A over Bedells Landing RD Hem built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 25A over Bedells Landing RD Hem 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25A over Bedells Landing RD Hem carry?

About 31,335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25A over Bedells Landing RD Hem?

The structure is 2,135 ft (650.7 m) long with a longest span of 292 ft (89 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25A over Bedells Landing RD Hem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.