US Bridges

RTE I84 over RTE 9W

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT 84I & RTE 9W · Structure no. 000000005007299

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,150
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I84 over RTE 9W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over RTE 9W in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 64,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,631 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesRTE 9W
LocationJCT 84I & RTE 9W
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.5194, -74.02036
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,150 (2020)
Projected traffic108,631 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over RTE 9W built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE I84 over RTE 9W 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 RTE 9W carry?

About 64,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over RTE 9W?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over RTE 9W?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.