US Bridges

RTE 8 over Elm Street

Good

Oneida County, New York · 4.2 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12 · Structure no. 000000001051481

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,329
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Elm Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Elm Street 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesElm Street
Location4.2 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates43.02219, -75.26077
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,329 (2019)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Elm Street built?

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

What condition is RTE 8 over Elm Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Elm Street carry?

About 5,329 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Elm Street?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Elm Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.