RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj Railroad
PoorOrange County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT I84 & SH 208 · Structure no. 000000001052661
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 328 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,437
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj Railroad in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 23,437 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj Railroad built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj Railroad 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 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj Railroad carry?
About 23,437 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj Railroad?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I84 over Middletown & Nj Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.