US Bridges

RTE I84 over First Farm Road

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · .9 MI E JCT I84 & SH 9D · Structure no. 000000001026819

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,307
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over First Farm Road is a concrete slab carrying RTE I84 over First Farm Road in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 48,307 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,803 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesFirst Farm Road
Location.9 MI E JCT I84 & SH 9D
RouteInterstate 84
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.52463, -73.95982
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,307 (2020)
Projected traffic81,803 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over First Farm Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I84 over First Farm Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over First Farm Road carry?

About 48,307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over First Farm Road?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over First Farm Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.