RTE 8 over Sacandaga River
GoodHamilton County, New York · 0.7 MI SE JCT Rts 8 & 30 · Structure no. 000000001004810
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,490
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 8 over Sacandaga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Sacandaga River in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 79.5 mi (128 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 8 over Sacandaga River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 8 over Sacandaga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 8 over Sacandaga River carry?
About 2,490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 8 over Sacandaga River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 8 over Sacandaga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.