US Bridges

RTE I84 over RTE 6

Poor

Orange County, New York · 3.2 MI E I84 Int 1 · Structure no. 000000001003082

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,281
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over RTE 6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over RTE 6 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 14,281 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,035 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesRTE 6
Location3.2 MI E I84 Int 1
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.37319, -74.61981
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,281 (2019)
Projected traffic25,035 by 2041
Trucks24%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over RTE 6 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I84 over RTE 6 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over RTE 6 carry?

About 14,281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over RTE 6?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over RTE 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.