US Bridges

RTE 25 over Nissequogue River

Good

Suffolk County, New York · JCT SH 25 & Nissequoguer · Structure no. 000000001018260

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,567
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over Nissequogue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 25 over Nissequogue River in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 37,567 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,344 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRTE 25
CrossesNissequogue River
LocationJCT SH 25 & Nissequoguer
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates40.85813, -73.21083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,567 (2019)
Projected traffic43,344 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over Nissequogue River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 25 over Nissequogue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over Nissequogue River carry?

About 37,567 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over Nissequogue River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over Nissequogue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.