US Bridges

RTE 906A over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT SH106 & Lie · Structure no. 000000001049183

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,860
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 906A over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 906A over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 906A
CrossesLIRR Pt Jeff Brch
Location1.1 MI E JCT SH106 & Lie
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7925, -73.51605
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2020)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 906A over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE 906A over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 906A over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 906A over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 906A over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.