US Bridges

RTE I84 over RTE 52

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 3.3 MI E JCT Rts I84+9D · Structure no. 000000001026832

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,265
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over RTE 52 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over RTE 52 in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 26,265 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,476 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesRTE 52
Location3.3 MI E JCT Rts I84+9D
RouteInterstate 84
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.52722, -73.91635
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,265 (2021)
Projected traffic44,476 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over RTE 52 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I84 over RTE 52 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 I84 over RTE 52 carry?

About 26,265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over RTE 52?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over RTE 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.