US Bridges

RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W

Fair

Oneida County, New York · .9 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12 · Structure no. 000000001051522

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,393
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 10,393 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,970 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesNy Susquehnna & W
Location.9 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 12
RouteState Highway 8
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06906, -75.27791
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,393 (2020)
Projected traffic12,970 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W carry?

About 10,393 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Ny Susquehnna & W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.