US Bridges

Bowen Road over 84I 84I84031014 RTE I84

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 0.1 MI E I84 Int 58 · Structure no. 000000001052750

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen Road over 84I 84I84031014 RTE I84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowen Road over 84I 84I84031014 RTE I84 in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2036. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBowen Road
Crosses84I 84I84031014 RTE I84
Location0.1 MI E I84 Int 58
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.49679, -73.66795
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2016)
Projected traffic164 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen Road over 84I 84I84031014 RTE I84 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowen Road over 84I 84I84031014 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bowen Road over 84I 84I84031014 RTE I84 carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bowen Road over 84I 84I84031014 RTE I84?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bowen Road over 84I 84I84031014 RTE I84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.