US Bridges

RTE 8 over Center Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SH 8 & SH 80 · Structure no. 000000001004550

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Center Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 8 over Center Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,138 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,158 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesCenter Brook
Location.1 MI N JCT SH 8 & SH 80
RouteState Highway 8
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6442, -75.32946
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,138 (2020)
Projected traffic2,158 by 2041
Trucks24%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Center Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Center 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Center Brook carry?

About 2,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Center Brook?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Center Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.