US Bridges

RTE 6 over East Branch Croton River

Fair

Putnam County, New York · JCT US 6 & 202 & SH 22 · Structure no. 000000001003520

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,657
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over East Branch Croton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 6 over East Branch Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 94 years old, older 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 8,657 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,697 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 6
CrossesEast Branch Croton River
LocationJCT US 6 & 202 & SH 22
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.39466, -73.60704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,657 (2020)
Projected traffic8,697 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over East Branch Croton River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 6 over East 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 April 2023.

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

About 8,657 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over East Branch Croton River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over East Branch Croton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.