US Bridges

RTE I84 over CR53

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.2 MI E Exit 19B I84 · Structure no. 000000001052602

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,713
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over CR53 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over CR53 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesCR53
Location3.2 MI E Exit 19B I84
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.47224, -74.31042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over CR53 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I84 over CR53 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over CR53 carry?

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

How long is RTE I84 over CR53?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over CR53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.