US Bridges

Ballard Road NB over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.7 MI E JCT Rts 17+I84 · Structure no. 000000001052562

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,538
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballard Road NB over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballard Road NB over 84I 84I83011198 RTE I84 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,538 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,377 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBallard Road NB
Crosses84I 84I83011198 RTE I84
Location0.7 MI E JCT Rts 17+I84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.45354, -74.35849
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballard Road NB 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 March 2023.

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

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.