US Bridges

RTE 906A over RTE I495

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 0.5M E JCT RTS106&LIESSR · Structure no. 000000001057100

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,860
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 906A over RTE I495 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 906A over RTE I495 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 906A
CrossesRTE I495
Location0.5M E JCT RTS106&LIESSR
RouteState Highway 906A
Coordinates40.78671, -73.52545
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 906A over RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 906A over RTE I495 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 906A over RTE I495 carry?

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

How long is RTE 906A over RTE I495?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 906A over RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.