US Bridges

RTE 52 over 84I 84I83011374 RTE I84

Poor

Orange County, New York · JCT Rts 52+I84 · Structure no. 000000001026780

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over 84I 84I83011374 RTE I84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 52 over 84I 84I83011374 RTE I84 in Orange 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 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 9,188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,161 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
Crosses84I 84I83011374 RTE I84
LocationJCT Rts 52+I84
RouteState Highway 52
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.51372, -74.04956
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,188 (2018)
Projected traffic11,161 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over 84I 84I83011374 RTE I84 built?

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

What condition is RTE 52 over 84I 84I83011374 RTE I84 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over 84I 84I83011374 RTE I84 carry?

About 9,188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over 84I 84I83011374 RTE I84?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over 84I 84I83011374 RTE I84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.