US Bridges

RTE I84 over Clove Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT I84 Int 1 RAMPS+RTE23 · Structure no. 000000001091249

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,133
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Clove Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I84 over Clove Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,133 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,998 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesClove Brook
LocationJCT I84 Int 1 RAMPS+RTE23
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.35328, -74.68397
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,133 (2013)
Projected traffic6,998 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Clove Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I84 over Clove Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Clove Brook carry?

About 4,133 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Clove Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns RTE I84 over Clove Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.