US Bridges

RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 4.7 MI N JCT SH 8 & US 20 · Structure no. 000000001004580

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,034 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,034 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesSauquoit Creek
Location4.7 MI N JCT SH 8 & US 20
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates42.95573, -75.24118
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,034 (2021)
Projected traffic5,034 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 8 over Sauquoit 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 4,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.