US Bridges

RTE I84 over Fishkill Creek

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · 0.4 MI E I-84 Exit 44 · Structure no. 000000001032491

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,349
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Fishkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Fishkill Creek 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 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 25,349 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location0.4 MI E I-84 Exit 44
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.52339, -73.90804
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,349 (1999)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Fishkill Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I84 over Fishkill Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 25,349 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.