US Bridges

Balmville RD over 84I 84I83013011 RTE I84

Fair

Orange County, New York · .4 MI E JCT I84 & US 9W · Structure no. 000000005091490

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,775
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Balmville RD over 84I 84I83013011 RTE I84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Balmville RD over 84I 84I83013011 RTE I84 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 5,775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,145 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBalmville RD
Crosses84I 84I83013011 RTE I84
Location.4 MI E JCT I84 & US 9W
Coordinates41.52051, -74.01326
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,775 (2018)
Projected traffic7,145 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Balmville RD over 84I 84I83013011 RTE I84 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balmville RD over 84I 84I83013011 RTE I84 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 Balmville RD over 84I 84I83013011 RTE I84 carry?

About 5,775 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Balmville RD over 84I 84I83013011 RTE I84?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Balmville RD over 84I 84I83013011 RTE I84?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.