RTE 8 over Cold Brook
GoodHerkimer County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT SH 8 & SH 28 · Structure no. 000000001004720
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,795
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 8 over Cold Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 8 over Cold Brook in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,795 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,812 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 8 over Cold Brook built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 8 over Cold Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 8 over Cold Brook carry?
About 2,795 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 8 over Cold Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 8 over Cold Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.