US Bridges

RTE 6 over Joe Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Rts 6+284 · Structure no. 000000001003110

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Joe Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 6 over Joe Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,091 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesJoe Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT Rts 6+284
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.39155, -74.47826
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,115 (2020)
Projected traffic5,091 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$750,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over Joe Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Joe Creek carry?

About 4,115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Joe Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Joe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.