US Bridges

RTE 8 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .8 MI N JCT Rts 8 & I-88 · Structure no. 000000001095019

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,639
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Norfolk Southern RR in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,639 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,791 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.8 MI N JCT Rts 8 & I-88
RouteState Highway 8
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30661, -75.40318
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,639 (2018)
Projected traffic7,791 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,639 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.