US Bridges

RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside

Fair

Putnam County, New York · JCT Rts I84+6+22 · Structure no. 000000001052842

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,235 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
23,829
2020 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 23,829 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,351 by 2041. The structure is 1,235 ft (376.4 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
Coordinates41.39809, -73.60107
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,235 ft (376.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,829 (2020)
Projected traffic40,351 by 2041
Trucks17%
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$42.5 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 23,829 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside?

The structure is 1,235 ft (376.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over Argonne Road Riverside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.