US Bridges

RTE I84 over CR70

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.4 MI E of Exit 4 - I84 · Structure no. 000000001052422

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,766
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over CR70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over CR70 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1967, 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 13,766 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,132 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesCR70
Location3.4 MI E of Exit 4 - I84
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.39296, -74.55516
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,766 (2019)
Projected traffic24,132 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over CR70 built?

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

What condition is RTE I84 over CR70 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over CR70 carry?

About 13,766 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over CR70?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over CR70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.