US Bridges

RTE 6 over Forrest RD Lake Outlet

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.6 MI E of Exit 131-SH17 · Structure no. 000000001003329

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,508
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Forrest RD Lake Outlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 6 over Forrest RD Lake Outlet in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1956, 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 65,508 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,412 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesForrest RD Lake Outlet
Location1.6 MI E of Exit 131-SH17
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.33047, -74.16611
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,508 (2021)
Projected traffic92,412 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Forrest RD Lake Outlet built?

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

What condition is RTE 6 over Forrest RD Lake Outlet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Forrest RD Lake Outlet carry?

About 65,508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Forrest RD Lake Outlet?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns RTE 6 over Forrest RD Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.