US Bridges

Ballard Road over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.7 MI E JCT Rts 17 & I84 · Structure no. 000000001052561

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,538
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballard Road over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballard Road over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,538 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,377 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBallard Road
Crosses84I 84I83011198 RTE I84
Location0.7 MI E JCT Rts 17 & I84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.45306, -74.35828
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,538 (2017)
Projected traffic4,377 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballard Road over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballard Road over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ballard Road over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84 carry?

About 3,538 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ballard Road over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ballard Road over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.