US Bridges

RTE I84 over RTE 208

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT Rts I84+208 · Structure no. 000000001052652

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,986
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over RTE 208 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over RTE 208 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 23,986 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,618 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesRTE 208
LocationJCT Rts I84+208
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.51086, -74.20716
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,986 (2021)
Projected traffic40,618 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over RTE 208 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE I84 over RTE 208 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over RTE 208 carry?

About 23,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over RTE 208?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over RTE 208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.