US Bridges

RTE I84 over Beaver Dam Road

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT I84 & SH208 · Structure no. 000000001052641

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,910
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Beaver Dam Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Beaver Dam Road 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 20,910 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesBeaver Dam Road
Location1.5 MI W JCT I84 & SH208
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.50199, -74.23244
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Beaver Dam Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I84 over Beaver Dam Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Beaver Dam Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I84 over Beaver Dam Road?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Beaver Dam Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.