US Bridges

RTE 906B over Wicks Road

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 3.8 MI E JCT Rts 231&495 · Structure no. 000000001049391

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,537
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 906B over Wicks Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 906B over Wicks Road in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,537 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,618 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 906B
CrossesWicks Road
Location3.8 MI E JCT Rts 231&495
RouteState Highway 906B
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80501, -73.26921
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,537 (2020)
Projected traffic15,618 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 906B over Wicks Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 906B over Wicks Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 906B over Wicks Road carry?

About 13,537 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 906B over Wicks Road?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 906B over Wicks Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.