RTE 284 over Rutgers Creek
PoorOrange County, New York · 2.2 MI S JCT Rts 284+6 · Structure no. 000000001044500
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,886
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 284 over Rutgers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 284 over Rutgers Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 3,886 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,315 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 284 over Rutgers Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is RTE 284 over Rutgers Creek 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 284 over Rutgers Creek carry?
About 3,886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 284 over Rutgers Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 284 over Rutgers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.