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RTE I684 over 6 6 84041137 RTE 6

Fair

Putnam County, New York · JCT I684 & US 6 · Structure no. 000000001054242

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
477 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I684 over 6 6 84041137 RTE 6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I684 over 6 6 84041137 RTE 6 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 34,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,829 by 2041. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I684
Crosses6 6 84041137 RTE 6
LocationJCT I684 & US 6
RouteInterstate 684
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.39395, -73.59617
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length477 ft (145.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,150 (2020)
Projected traffic57,829 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I684 over 6 6 84041137 RTE 6 built?

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

What condition is RTE I684 over 6 6 84041137 RTE 6 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I684 over 6 6 84041137 RTE 6 carry?

About 34,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I684 over 6 6 84041137 RTE 6?

The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I684 over 6 6 84041137 RTE 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.