US Bridges

RTE 25 over CR46 CR46

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · RTE 25 at Ridge · Structure no. 000000001018281

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,965
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over CR46 CR46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over CR46 CR46 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 6,965 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,035 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
CrossesCR46 CR46
LocationRTE 25 at Ridge
RouteState Highway 25
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.89604, -72.88324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,965 (2020)
Projected traffic8,035 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over CR46 CR46 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 25 over CR46 CR46 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over CR46 CR46 carry?

About 6,965 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over CR46 CR46?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over CR46 CR46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.