US Bridges

RTE 906B over CR 97 CR 97

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 3 MI W JCT I495 & SH 112 · Structure no. 000000001064570

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,518
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 906B over CR 97 CR 97 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 906B over CR 97 CR 97 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 23,518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,135 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 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 906B
CrossesCR 97 CR 97
Location3 MI W JCT I495 & SH 112
RouteState Highway 906B
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82038, -73.05438
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,518 (2021)
Projected traffic27,135 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 906B over CR 97 CR 97 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 906B over CR 97 CR 97 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 906B over CR 97 CR 97 carry?

About 23,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 906B over CR 97 CR 97?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 906B over CR 97 CR 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.