US Bridges

RTE 6 over RTE 293

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT Rts 209+52 · Structure no. 000000001091500

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,571
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over RTE 293 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over RTE 293 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesRTE 293
Location0.6 MI N JCT Rts 209+52
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.32256, -74.0856
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over RTE 293 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 6 over RTE 293 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 RTE 293 carry?

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

How long is RTE 6 over RTE 293?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over RTE 293?

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