US Bridges

RTE 6 over Clove Brook

Good

Orange County, New York · JCT RTE 6 & Clove Brook · Structure no. 000000002271270

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,777
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Clove Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 6 over Clove Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesClove Brook
LocationJCT RTE 6 & Clove Brook
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.35723, -74.68234
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 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 closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Clove Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over Clove Brook 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 Clove Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 6 over Clove Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Clove Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.