US Bridges

RTE 906A over Wicks Road

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 3.8 MI E JCT Rts 231&495I · Structure no. 000000001049394

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,077
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 906A over Wicks Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 906A over Wicks Road in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 17,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,703 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 906A
CrossesWicks Road
Location3.8 MI E JCT Rts 231&495I
RouteState Highway 906A
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80443, -73.26909
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,077 (2020)
Projected traffic19,703 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 906A over Wicks Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 906A 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 906A over Wicks Road carry?

About 17,077 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 906A over Wicks Road?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 906A over Wicks Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.