US Bridges

RTE 6 over West Ave

Good

Orange County, New York · JCT SH 17 & SH 94 · Structure no. 000000001003209

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over West Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over West Ave in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 6
CrossesWest Ave
LocationJCT SH 17 & SH 94
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.35777, -74.28654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 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
CrossesHighway
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$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over West Ave built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over West Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over West Ave carry?

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

How long is RTE 6 over West Ave?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over West Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.