US Bridges

RTE 6 over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri

Fair

Orange County, New York · At I-87 NB Int 16 · Structure no. 000000001053220

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
456 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,548
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25,548 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,668 by 2041. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
Crosses87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri
LocationAt I-87 NB Int 16
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.3072, -74.12813
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,548 (2015)
Projected traffic25,668 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$18.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri 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 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri carry?

About 25,548 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.