US Bridges

RTE I84 over Bullet Hole Road

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 1.7 MI E I84 Int 61 · Structure no. 000000001052792

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,527
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Bullet Hole Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Bullet Hole Road 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 21,527 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,454 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I84
CrossesBullet Hole Road
Location1.7 MI E I84 Int 61
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.45126, -73.63851
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,527 (2021)
Projected traffic36,454 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Bullet Hole Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I84 over Bullet Hole Road 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 RTE I84 over Bullet Hole Road carry?

About 21,527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Bullet Hole Road?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Bullet Hole Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.