RTE I84
Carrying RTE I84 over MNRR PJ LINE
3.4 MI E JCT SH 17 & I84, Orange, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE I84
The RTE I84 bridge in Orange, New York carries RTE I84 over MNRR PJ LINE. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.2 meters (214 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,713 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE I84 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 65.2 m (214 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,713 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001052592
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
RTE I84 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RTE I84 against other structures in Orange and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE I84?
RTE I84 in Orange, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE I84 inspected?
RTE I84's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,713 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE I84 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE I84?
RTE I84 has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE I84?
RTE I84 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RTE I84 and does age affect safety?
RTE I84 was built in 1969, making it 57 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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