US Bridges

RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2.2 MI S JCT Rts 8 & 12 · Structure no. 000000001051501

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

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesSauquoit Creek
Location2.2 MI S JCT Rts 8 & 12
RouteState Highway 8
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04804, -75.27479
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
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$1.5 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.