US Bridges

RTE 8 over Pinnacle RD

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 5.5 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12 · Structure no. 000000001051472

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Pinnacle RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Pinnacle RD 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 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 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,377 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesPinnacle RD
Location5.5 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates43.00561, -75.25374
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2020)
Projected traffic6,377 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Pinnacle RD built?

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

What condition is RTE 8 over Pinnacle RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Pinnacle RD carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Pinnacle RD?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Pinnacle RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.