US Bridges

RTE 6 over 17 17 83011252 RTE 17

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.0 MI W JCT Rts 6 & 87 · Structure no. 000000001077100

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
466 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over 17 17 83011252 RTE 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over 17 17 83011252 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,815 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,185 by 2041. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 6
Crosses17 17 83011252 RTE 17
Location1.0 MI W JCT Rts 6 & 87
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.31874, -74.14304
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,815 (2021)
Projected traffic32,185 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over 17 17 83011252 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 6 over 17 17 83011252 RTE 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over 17 17 83011252 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 83011252 RTE 17?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over 17 17 83011252 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.