US Bridges

RTE 8 over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .7 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 10 · Structure no. 000000001007660

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
535 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,759
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,759 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2041. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location.7 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 10
RouteState Highway 8
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07968, -75.39908
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,759 (2020)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over W Br Delaware Rvr 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 W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 1,759 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.