US Bridges

RTE 8 over E Br Cold Spring Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 6.3 MI NE JCT SH 8 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001004440

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,408
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over E Br Cold Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over E Br Cold Spring Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesE Br Cold Spring Creek
Location6.3 MI NE JCT SH 8 & SH 1
RouteState Highway 8
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15479, -75.35549
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2020)
Projected traffic1,421 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over E Br Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over E Br Cold Spring 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 E Br Cold Spring Creek carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over E Br Cold Spring Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over E Br Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.