US Bridges

RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 4.8MI N Intersec RT8 & 20 · Structure no. 000000001073890

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,918
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,918 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,889 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesSauquoit Creek
Location4.8MI N Intersec RT8 & 20
RouteState Highway 8
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9458, -75.24712
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,918 (2021)
Projected traffic4,889 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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$463,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 3,918 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns RTE 8 over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.