US Bridges

RTE I84 over Monhagen Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.3 MI E of Int 15 - I84 · Structure no. 000000001052511

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,810
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Monhagen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Monhagen Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 6 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 17,810 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesMonhagen Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Int 15 - I84
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.42332, -74.40069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,810 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Monhagen Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE I84 over Monhagen Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Monhagen Creek carry?

About 17,810 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Monhagen Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Monhagen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.