US Bridges

RTE 6 over Queensboro Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT RTE6+PIP · Structure no. 000000001068940

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,571
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Queensboro Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 6 over Queensboro Brook 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 26,571 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,823 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesQueensboro Brook
Location0.1 MI W JCT RTE6+PIP
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.30562, -74.03583
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Queensboro Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 6 over Queensboro Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Queensboro Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 6 over Queensboro Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 6 over Queensboro Brook?

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