US Bridges

RTE I84 over Harvey Roe Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.5 MI E JCT Rts 17+I84 · Structure no. 000000001052582

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,713
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Harvey Roe Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I84 over Harvey Roe Brook 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 21,713 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,768 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesHarvey Roe Brook
Location2.5 MI E JCT Rts 17+I84
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.4673, -74.32906
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,713 (2021)
Projected traffic36,768 by 2041
Trucks18%
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$602,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Harvey Roe Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE I84 over Harvey Roe Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Harvey Roe Brook carry?

About 21,713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Harvey Roe Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns RTE I84 over Harvey Roe Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.