RTE 8 over Cold Brook
GoodHerkimer County, New York · 1.9 MI N JCT Rts 28 & 8 · Structure no. 000000001004730
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,012
- 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 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 1,012 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 8 over Cold Brook?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 8 over Cold Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.