US Bridges

RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 6.7MI S Jct.Rtes 8+12 · Structure no. 000000001051460

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1969, 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 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,274 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesSauquoit Creek
Location6.7MI S Jct.Rtes 8+12
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates42.98886, -75.24981
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.