US Bridges

RTE 6 over Wallkill River

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT RTE 6+WALLKILL R · Structure no. 000000001003130

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
246 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,922
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Wallkill River is a steel truss - deck carrying RTE 6 over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 94 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 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 16,922 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,556 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesWallkill River
LocationJCT RTE 6+WALLKILL R
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.40213, -74.38972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,922 (2020)
Projected traffic20,556 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is RTE 6 over Wallkill River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Wallkill River carry?

About 16,922 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Wallkill River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.