US Bridges

RTE 8 over West Canada Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · West Side Vllge of Poland · Structure no. 000000001051270

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,161
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 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,161 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,192 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesWest Canada Creek
LocationWest Side Vllge of Poland
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23039, -75.07403
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,161 (2020)
Projected traffic5,192 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 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 July 2024.

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

About 5,161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.