US Bridges

RTE 6 over RTE 987C

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT RTE 6+PIP · Structure no. 000000001003380

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,582
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over RTE 987C is a concrete frame carrying RTE 6 over RTE 987C in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,789 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesRTE 987C
Location0.2 MI E JCT RTE 6+PIP
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.30612, -74.03073
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,582 (2021)
Projected traffic15,789 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over RTE 987C built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over RTE 987C 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over RTE 987C carry?

About 6,582 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over RTE 987C?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over RTE 987C?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.