US Bridges

RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside

Fair

Putnam County, New York · JCT Rts I84+6+22 · Structure no. 000000001052841

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,247 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
30,039
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30,039 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 1,247 ft (380.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesArgonne Road Riverside
LocationJCT Rts I84+6+22
RouteInterstate 84
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.39976, -73.60127
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,247 ft (380.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,039 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$42.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside carry?

About 30,039 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside?

The structure is 1,247 ft (380.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.