US Bridges

RTE 8 over Kent Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3.2 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 51 · Structure no. 000000001004520

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,227
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Kent Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Kent Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 3,227 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,257 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesKent Brook
Location3.2 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 51
RouteState Highway 8
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38862, -75.40449
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,227 (2018)
Projected traffic3,257 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Kent Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Kent Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Kent Brook carry?

About 3,227 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Kent Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Kent Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.