US Bridges

RTE 6 over Middletown & Nj Railroad

Fair

Orange County, New York · .9 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH 94 · Structure no. 000000001003219

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,196
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Middletown & Nj Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over Middletown & Nj Railroad in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 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 53,196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,043 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesMiddletown & Nj Railroad
Location.9 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH 94
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.34989, -74.27572
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,196 (2021)
Projected traffic75,043 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$19.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Middletown & Nj Railroad built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 6 over Middletown & Nj Railroad 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 Middletown & Nj Railroad carry?

About 53,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Middletown & Nj Railroad?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Middletown & Nj Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.