RTE 6 over Indigot Creek
PoorOrange County, New York · 2.4 MI W Jct. Rts 6&284 · Structure no. 000000001003100
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,115
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 6 over Indigot Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 6 over Indigot Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,761 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 6 over Indigot Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 6 over Indigot Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 6 over Indigot Creek carry?
About 4,115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 6 over Indigot Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 6 over Indigot Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.