US Bridges

RTE 8 over Ny Susq & Westn

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 4.3 MI N JCT SH 8 & US 20 · Structure no. 000000001004570

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,630
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Ny Susq & Westn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 8 over Ny Susq & Westn 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 5 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,768 by 2037. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesNy Susq & Westn
Location4.3 MI N JCT SH 8 & US 20
RouteState Highway 8
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94445, -75.24959
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2011)
Projected traffic4,768 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Ny Susq & Westn built?

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

What condition is RTE 8 over Ny Susq & Westn 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 RTE 8 over Ny Susq & Westn carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Ny Susq & Westn?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Ny Susq & Westn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.