US Bridges

Cary Road over 84I84I 82021071 RTE I84

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT Rts I84+9 · Structure no. 000000001032510

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,314
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cary Road over 84I84I 82021071 RTE I84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cary Road over 84I84I 82021071 RTE I84 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2036. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCary Road
Crosses84I84I 82021071 RTE I84
Location1.2 MI E JCT Rts I84+9
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.5248, -73.86835
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2016)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cary Road over 84I84I 82021071 RTE I84 built?

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

What condition is Cary Road over 84I84I 82021071 RTE I84 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 Cary Road over 84I84I 82021071 RTE I84 carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cary Road over 84I84I 82021071 RTE I84?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cary Road over 84I84I 82021071 RTE I84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.