US Bridges

RTE I84 over Clove Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 0.5 MI W JCT Rts I84+9 · Structure no. 000000001032502

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,265
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Clove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I84 over Clove Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,265 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,476 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesClove Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT Rts I84+9
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.52241, -73.89995
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,265 (2021)
Projected traffic44,476 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Clove Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I84 over Clove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Clove Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE I84 over Clove Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Clove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.