US Bridges

RTE I84 over County Road 49

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2 MI W JCT US 6 & I84 · Structure no. 000000001052461

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,398
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over County Road 49 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over County Road 49 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 14,398 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesCounty Road 49
Location2 MI W JCT US 6 & I84
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.40435, -74.47166
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,398 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks20%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over County Road 49 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I84 over County Road 49 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over County Road 49 carry?

About 14,398 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over County Road 49?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over County Road 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.