US Bridges

RTE 8 over Guilford Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT SH 8 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001004510

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,067
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Guilford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Guilford Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 77 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 6,124 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesGuilford Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT SH 8 & SH 7
RouteState Highway 8
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33936, -75.40433
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,067 (2020)
Projected traffic6,124 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Guilford Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is RTE 8 over Guilford 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Guilford Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 8 over Guilford Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Guilford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.