US Bridges

RTE 6 over Neversink River

Good

Orange County, New York · JCT US6 & Neversink River · Structure no. 000000002003050

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,777
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Neversink River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over Neversink River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 15,777 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,851 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesNeversink River
LocationJCT US6 & Neversink River
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.36128, -74.68543
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,777 (2020)
Projected traffic15,851 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Neversink River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over Neversink River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Neversink River carry?

About 15,777 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Neversink River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Neversink River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.