US Bridges

RTE I84 over AMTRAK Grand Avenue Hu

FairPosted for load

Orange County, New York · Jct.Rte I-84 & Hudson R. · Structure no. 000000005060381

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
7,860 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
33,848
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I84 over AMTRAK Grand Avenue Hu is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE I84 over AMTRAK Grand Avenue Hu in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33,848 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 7,860 ft (2,395.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesAMTRAK Grand Avenue Hu
LocationJct.Rte I-84 & Hudson R.
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.52123, -74.01016
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length7,860 ft (2,395.7 m)
Longest span1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,848 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollToll bridge
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$377 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over AMTRAK Grand Avenue Hu built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE I84 over AMTRAK Grand Avenue Hu 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 AMTRAK Grand Avenue Hu carry?

About 33,848 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over AMTRAK Grand Avenue Hu?

The structure is 7,860 ft (2,395.7 m) long with a longest span of 1,000 ft (304.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over AMTRAK Grand Avenue Hu?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.