US Bridges

RTE 6 over Orange-Rockland Lake

Fair

Orange County, New York · Between Ex 129-130 - US6 · Structure no. 000000001003290

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,009
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Orange-Rockland Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over Orange-Rockland Lake 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 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 58,009 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,833 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 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
CrossesOrange-Rockland Lake
LocationBetween Ex 129-130 - US6
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.34585, -74.19244
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Orange-Rockland Lake built?

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

What condition is RTE 6 over Orange-Rockland Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Orange-Rockland Lake carry?

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

How long is RTE 6 over Orange-Rockland Lake?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Orange-Rockland Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.