US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Delaware River

Poor

Orange County, New York · Port Jervis Pike ST · Structure no. 000000005223060

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
659 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,932
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Delaware River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,932 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,301 by 2032. The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesDelaware River
LocationPort Jervis Pike ST
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.37174, -74.69716
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length659 ft (200.9 m)
Longest span325 ft (99.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,932 (2022)
Projected traffic18,301 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Delaware River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 over Delaware River carry?

About 16,932 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Delaware River?

The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long with a longest span of 325 ft (99.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.