US Bridges

Ridge Road over 84I 84I83011315 RTE I84

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.8 MI E JCT Rts I84+208 · Structure no. 000000001052680

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over 84I 84I83011315 RTE I84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over 84I 84I83011315 RTE I84 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1968, 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRidge Road
Crosses84I 84I83011315 RTE I84
Location2.8 MI E JCT Rts I84+208
Coordinates41.51376, -74.15768
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2019)
Projected traffic204 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over 84I 84I83011315 RTE I84 built?

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

What condition is Ridge Road over 84I 84I83011315 RTE I84 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over 84I 84I83011315 RTE I84 carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over 84I 84I83011315 RTE I84?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over 84I 84I83011315 RTE I84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.