US Bridges

RTE 6 over Middle Branch Reservoir

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 2.1 MI E JCT Rts 6+52 · Structure no. 000000001003490

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,679
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Middle Branch Reservoir is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over Middle Branch Reservoir in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,752 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesMiddle Branch Reservoir
Location2.1 MI E JCT Rts 6+52
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.41647, -73.64675
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,679 (2020)
Projected traffic15,752 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Middle Branch Reservoir built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over Middle Branch Reservoir 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Middle Branch Reservoir carry?

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

How long is RTE 6 over Middle Branch Reservoir?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Middle Branch Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.