US Bridges

RTE 8 over Piseco Lake Outlt

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT SH 10 & SH 8 · Structure no. 000000001004780

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,092
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Piseco Lake Outlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Piseco Lake Outlt in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesPiseco Lake Outlt
Location1.3 MI W JCT SH 10 & SH 8
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.38857, -74.57628
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,092 (2020)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64.6 mi (104 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Piseco Lake Outlt built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Piseco Lake Outlt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Piseco Lake Outlt carry?

About 1,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Piseco Lake Outlt?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Piseco Lake Outlt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.