US Bridges

RTE I84 over Grand Avenue Hudson Riv

FairPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 0.75 MI East of Rt 9W · Structure no. 000000005060382

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
7,789 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,063
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Grand Avenue Hudson Riv is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE I84 over Grand Avenue Hudson Riv in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 22,063 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,361 by 2041. The structure is 7,789 ft (2,374.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesGrand Avenue Hudson Riv
Location0.75 MI East of Rt 9W
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.52083, -74.0102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length7,789 ft (2,374.1 m)
Longest span1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,063 (2014)
Projected traffic37,361 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$501.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Grand Avenue Hudson Riv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I84 over Grand Avenue Hudson Riv 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Grand Avenue Hudson Riv carry?

About 22,063 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Grand Avenue Hudson Riv?

The structure is 7,789 ft (2,374.1 m) long with a longest span of 1,000 ft (304.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Grand Avenue Hudson Riv?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.