US Bridges

RTE 8 over Sacandaga Lk Outl

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 2.7 MI SW JCT SH 8 & SH30 · Structure no. 000000001004800

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,980
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Sacandaga Lk Outl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 8 over Sacandaga Lk Outl in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 63.4 mi (102 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesSacandaga Lk Outl
Location2.7 MI SW JCT SH 8 & SH30
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.47126, -74.40352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Sacandaga Lk Outl built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Sacandaga Lk Outl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Sacandaga Lk Outl carry?

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

How long is RTE 8 over Sacandaga Lk Outl?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Sacandaga Lk Outl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.