US Bridges

RTE 8 over West Canada Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 5.8 MI N JCT SH 8 & SH365 · Structure no. 000000001004760

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,443
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over West Canada Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 84.5 mi (136 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesWest Canada Creek
Location5.8 MI N JCT SH 8 & SH365
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.39541, -74.85983
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2020)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed84.5 mi (136 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over West Canada Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over West Canada Creek carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.