US Bridges

RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj RR

Poor

Orange County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT I84 & SH 208 · Structure no. 000000001052631

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,910
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj RR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,910 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,274 by 2029. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesMiddletown & Nj RR
Location1.8 MI W JCT I84 & SH 208
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.50088, -74.23859
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,910 (2009)
Projected traffic29,274 by 2029
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj RR built?

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

What condition is RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj RR carry?

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

How long is RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.