US Bridges

RTE 6 over Bike Path

Good

Putnam County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT US 6 & SH 52 · Structure no. 000000001003480

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,679
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Bike Path is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 6 over Bike Path in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,752 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 6
CrossesBike Path
Location1.4 MI E JCT US 6 & SH 52
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.41328, -73.65861
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,679 (2020)
Projected traffic15,752 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$647,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Bike Path built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over Bike Path 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Bike Path carry?

About 15,679 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Bike Path?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 6 over Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.