US Bridges

RTE 6 over Black Meadow Crk

Good

Orange County, New York · JCT SH 94 & US6 / SH17 · Structure no. 000000001003190

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Black Meadow Crk is a concrete frame carrying RTE 6 over Black Meadow Crk in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 57,934 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,727 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 6
CrossesBlack Meadow Crk
LocationJCT SH 94 & US6 / SH17
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.35819, -74.28669
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,934 (2021)
Projected traffic81,727 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Black Meadow Crk built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over Black Meadow Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Black Meadow Crk carry?

About 57,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Black Meadow Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Black Meadow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.