US Bridges

RTE 8 over Button Creek

Poor

Madison County, New York · Leonardsville · Structure no. 000000001080020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,446
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Button Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 8 over Button Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,446 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,638 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesButton Creek
LocationLeonardsville
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78703, -75.26486
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,446 (2021)
Projected traffic2,638 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$327,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Button Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Button Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Button Creek carry?

About 2,446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Button Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns RTE 8 over Button Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.