US Bridges

RTE I84 over RTE 52

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 2.1 Miles E JCT I84 & Tsp · Structure no. 000000001052362

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,824
2020 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 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 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 19,824 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,569 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesRTE 52
Location2.1 Miles E JCT I84 & Tsp
RouteInterstate 84
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.54797, -73.73232
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,824 (2020)
Projected traffic33,569 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over RTE 52 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over RTE 52 carry?

About 19,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over RTE 52?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over RTE 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.