US Bridges

Gidney Avenue over 84I 84I83013002 RTE I84

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · .5 MI W of Exit 39 - I84 · Structure no. 000000001026800

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,179
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gidney Avenue over 84I 84I83013002 RTE I84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gidney Avenue over 84I 84I83013002 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,179 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,651 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGidney Avenue
Crosses84I 84I83013002 RTE I84
Location.5 MI W of Exit 39 - I84
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.51944, -74.03087
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,179 (2019)
Projected traffic15,651 by 2039
Trucks5%
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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gidney Avenue over 84I 84I83013002 RTE I84 built?

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

What condition is Gidney Avenue over 84I 84I83013002 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gidney Avenue over 84I 84I83013002 RTE I84 carry?

About 11,179 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gidney Avenue over 84I 84I83013002 RTE I84?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gidney Avenue over 84I 84I83013002 RTE I84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.