US Bridges

RTE 8 over Peckhams Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT NY-8 & NY-7 · Structure no. 000000001004500

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,067
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Peckhams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Peckhams Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6,067 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,188 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesPeckhams Creek
Location1.1 MI N JCT NY-8 & NY-7
RouteState Highway 8
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33296, -75.40871
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,067 (2020)
Projected traffic6,188 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$645,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Peckhams Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Peckhams Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Peckhams Creek carry?

About 6,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Peckhams Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Peckhams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.