US Bridges

RTE 906A over Sgsp N/B to I-495 E/B

Good

Suffolk County, New York · INT.I495 & Sagtikos Prkwy · Structure no. 000000001074330

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

About this bridge

RTE 906A over Sgsp N/B to I-495 E/B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 906A over Sgsp N/B to I-495 E/B 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 906A
CrossesSgsp N/B to I-495 E/B
LocationINT.I495 & Sagtikos Prkwy
RouteState Highway 906A
Coordinates40.80421, -73.2759
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 906A over Sgsp N/B to I-495 E/B built?

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

What condition is RTE 906A over Sgsp N/B to I-495 E/B 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 906A over Sgsp N/B to I-495 E/B carry?

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

How long is RTE 906A over Sgsp N/B to I-495 E/B?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 906A over Sgsp N/B to I-495 E/B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.