US Bridges

RTE 8 over Rogers Brook

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 4.2 MI NE JCT Rts 8 & 10 · Structure no. 000000001004790

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,980
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Rogers Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Rogers Brook in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 63.4 mi (102 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesRogers Brook
Location4.2 MI NE JCT Rts 8 & 10
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.42739, -74.49866
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2020)
Projected traffic1,992 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed63.4 mi (102 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Rogers Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 8 over Rogers 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Rogers Brook carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Rogers Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Rogers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.