US Bridges

RTE 6 over Heritage Trail

Fair

Orange County, New York · Between Ex 128-129 - US6 · Structure no. 000000001003260

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,009
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Heritage Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over Heritage Trail in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 58,009 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,833 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesHeritage Trail
LocationBetween Ex 128-129 - US6
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.34594, -74.21254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,009 (2020)
Projected traffic81,833 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$14.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Heritage Trail built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 6 over Heritage Trail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Heritage Trail carry?

About 58,009 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Heritage Trail?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Heritage Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.