US Bridges

RTE 6 over 17 17 83101259 RTE 17

Fair

Orange County, New York · .6 MI W JCT Rts 6 & 87 · Structure no. 000000001077090

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over 17 17 83101259 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over 17 17 83101259 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 22,815 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,922 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
Crosses17 17 83101259 RTE 17
Location.6 MI W JCT Rts 6 & 87
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.314, -74.1371
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,815 (2021)
Projected traffic22,922 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over 17 17 83101259 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over 17 17 83101259 RTE 17 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over 17 17 83101259 RTE 17 carry?

About 22,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over 17 17 83101259 RTE 17?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over 17 17 83101259 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.