US Bridges

RTE I84 over Delaware River Neversin

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1 MI W of I-84 Exit 1 · Structure no. 000000001052401

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,253 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,404
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Delaware River Neversin is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Delaware River Neversin in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 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 14,404 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 1,253 ft (381.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesDelaware River Neversin
Location1 MI W of I-84 Exit 1
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.35716, -74.69348
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,253 ft (381.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,404 (2013)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$29.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Delaware River Neversin built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I84 over Delaware River Neversin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Delaware River Neversin carry?

About 14,404 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Delaware River Neversin?

The structure is 1,253 ft (381.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Delaware River Neversin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.