US Bridges

RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 7 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12 · Structure no. 000000001051450

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,274 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesNy Susquehnna & W
Location7 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12
RouteState Highway 8
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.98729, -75.25182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2020)
Projected traffic8,274 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.