US Bridges

RTE 6 over Catlin Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT Rts 6 & 284 · Structure no. 000000001003120

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,920
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Catlin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 6 over Catlin 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 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 8,920 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,836 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesCatlin Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT Rts 6 & 284
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.39093, -74.46939
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,920 (2020)
Projected traffic10,836 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$826,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Catlin Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 6 over Catlin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Catlin Creek carry?

About 8,920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Catlin Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Catlin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.