US Bridges

RTE 8 over White Store Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · 2.4 MI S JCT Rts 8 + 23 · Structure no. 000000001004530

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,711
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over White Store Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over White Store Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,711 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesWhite Store Creek
Location2.4 MI S JCT Rts 8 + 23
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates42.48927, -75.40148
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,711 (2020)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2041
Trucks27%
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over White Store Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over White Store Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over White Store Creek carry?

About 1,711 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over White Store Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over White Store Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.