US Bridges

RTE I84 over RTE 416 Wallkill River

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.5 MI W I-84 Exit 28 · Structure no. 000000001052621

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,910
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over RTE 416 Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over RTE 416 Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 5 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 20,910 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesRTE 416 Wallkill River
Location2.5 MI W I-84 Exit 28
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.49893, -74.25239
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,910 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over RTE 416 Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I84 over RTE 416 Wallkill River 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 RTE 416 Wallkill River carry?

About 20,910 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over RTE 416 Wallkill River?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over RTE 416 Wallkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.