US Bridges

RTE 8 over RTE I790 RTE I790 Rive

Fair

Oneida County, New York · .2 MI N.Jct. 90I & RTE 8 · Structure no. 000000001002342

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,998
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over RTE I790 RTE I790 Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over RTE I790 RTE I790 Rive in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,998 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,733 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesRTE I790 RTE I790 Rive
Location.2 MI N.Jct. 90I & RTE 8
RouteState Highway 8
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1234, -75.22937
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,998 (2017)
Projected traffic8,733 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over RTE I790 RTE I790 Rive built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over RTE I790 RTE I790 Rive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over RTE I790 RTE I790 Rive carry?

About 6,998 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over RTE I790 RTE I790 Rive?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over RTE I790 RTE I790 Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.