US Bridges

RTE 84 over Catskill Aqueduct

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1 MI S JCT 17K & Drury LA · Structure no. 000000001078100

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,873
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 84 over Catskill Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 84 over Catskill Aqueduct in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 46,873 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,622 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 84
CrossesCatskill Aqueduct
Location1 MI S JCT 17K & Drury LA
Coordinates41.51154, -74.12733
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,873 (2009)
Projected traffic65,622 by 2029
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 84 over Catskill Aqueduct built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 84 over Catskill Aqueduct 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 84 over Catskill Aqueduct carry?

About 46,873 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE 84 over Catskill Aqueduct?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 84 over Catskill Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.