US Bridges

RTE 8 over RTE 921E

Good

Oneida County, New York · 05MI S JCT Rts 8+12 · Structure no. 000000001051530

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,786
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over RTE 921E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over RTE 921E in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 20,786 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,940 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesRTE 921E
Location05MI S JCT Rts 8+12
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates43.07422, -75.28602
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,786 (2020)
Projected traffic25,940 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over RTE 921E built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 8 over RTE 921E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over RTE 921E carry?

About 20,786 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over RTE 921E?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over RTE 921E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.