US Bridges

RTE I684 over 6 6 84041136 RTE 6 M

Poor

Putnam County, New York · JCT I684 & US 6 · Structure no. 000000001054241

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
435 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,466
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I684 over 6 6 84041136 RTE 6 M is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I684 over 6 6 84041136 RTE 6 M in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 29,466 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I684
Crosses6 6 84041136 RTE 6 M
LocationJCT I684 & US 6
RouteInterstate 684
Coordinates41.39427, -73.59635
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,466 (2000)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I684 over 6 6 84041136 RTE 6 M built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I684 over 6 6 84041136 RTE 6 M 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I684 over 6 6 84041136 RTE 6 M carry?

About 29,466 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I684 over 6 6 84041136 RTE 6 M?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I684 over 6 6 84041136 RTE 6 M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.