US Bridges

RTE I84 over Barron Road

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT I84 & SH208 · Structure no. 000000001052672

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,986
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Barron Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Barron Road 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 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesBarron Road
Location1.5 MI E JCT I84 & SH208
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.51733, -74.18171
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Barron Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I84 over Barron 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Barron Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I84 over Barron Road?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Barron Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.