US Bridges

RTE 6 over Lake Teata Spillway

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.5 MI E JCT Rts 6 & 293 · Structure no. 000000001068830

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,571
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Lake Teata Spillway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 6 over Lake Teata Spillway in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 26,571 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,823 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesLake Teata Spillway
Location0.5 MI E JCT Rts 6 & 293
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.32316, -74.07646
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,571 (2018)
Projected traffic26,823 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Lake Teata Spillway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over Lake Teata Spillway 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 Lake Teata Spillway carry?

About 26,571 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is RTE 6 over Lake Teata Spillway?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Lake Teata Spillway?

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