US Bridges

RTE I84 over Taft Avenue

Fair

Orange County, New York · .2 MI E of Ex 37 - I84 · Structure no. 000000001026792

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Taft Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Taft Avenue 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 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 31,160 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,766 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 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
CrossesTaft Avenue
Location.2 MI E of Ex 37 - I84
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.51443, -74.04453
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,160 (2020)
Projected traffic52,766 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Taft Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE I84 over Taft Avenue 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 RTE I84 over Taft Avenue carry?

About 31,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Taft Avenue?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Taft Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.