US Bridges

RTE I84 over County Road 35U

Fair

Orange County, New York · Exit 4 of I84 · Structure no. 000000001032452

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,281
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over County Road 35U is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over County Road 35U in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 59 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 14,281 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,035 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesCounty Road 35U
LocationExit 4 of I84
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.37359, -74.61406
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 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 length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,281 (2019)
Projected traffic25,035 by 2041
Trucks25%
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over County Road 35U built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is RTE I84 over County Road 35U 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over County Road 35U carry?

About 14,281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over County Road 35U?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over County Road 35U?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.