US Bridges

RTE 6 over Clove Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.4MI E JCT Rts 6&209&97 · Structure no. 000000001003070

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,322
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Clove Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over Clove Brook in Orange 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 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 3,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,337 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesClove Brook
Location1.4MI E JCT Rts 6&209&97
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.35662, -74.68179
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,322 (2019)
Projected traffic3,337 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Clove Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 6 over Clove Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Clove Brook carry?

About 3,322 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Clove Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Clove Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.