US Bridges

RTE 6 over West Branch Croton River

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT US 6 & SH 52 · Structure no. 000000001003460

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,864
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over West Branch Croton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over West Branch Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 12,864 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,924 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesWest Branch Croton River
Location1.2 MI W JCT US 6 & SH 52
RouteState Highway 6
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.41179, -73.69236
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,864 (2020)
Projected traffic12,924 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over West Branch Croton River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over West Branch Croton River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over West Branch Croton River carry?

About 12,864 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over West Branch Croton River?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over West Branch Croton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.