US Bridges

County Road 8 over Swiss Creek

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 3.6 MI N of Naumburg · Structure no. 000000003340060

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Swiss Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 8 over Swiss Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesSwiss Creek
Location3.6 MI N of Naumburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.93722, -75.50733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2018)
Projected traffic318 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$312,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Swiss Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County Road 8 over Swiss Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Swiss Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Swiss Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Swiss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.