US Bridges

RTE 8 over Oneida Street

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2.6 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12 · Structure no. 000000001051492

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,329
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Oneida Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Oneida Street in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesOneida Street
Location2.6 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates43.04244, -75.27348
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Oneida Street built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 8 over Oneida Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Oneida Street carry?

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

How long is RTE 8 over Oneida Street?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Oneida Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.