US Bridges

Nicolls Road over RTE 25

Good

Suffolk County, New York · JCT Nicolls RD & RTE 25 · Structure no. 000000001077432

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,843
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicolls Road over RTE 25 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicolls Road over RTE 25 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 36,843 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,509 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesNicolls Road
CrossesRTE 25
LocationJCT Nicolls RD & RTE 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.86058, -73.06839
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,843 (2020)
Projected traffic42,509 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicolls Road over RTE 25 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicolls Road over RTE 25 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nicolls Road over RTE 25 carry?

About 36,843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nicolls Road over RTE 25?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Nicolls Road over RTE 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.