US Bridges

RTE 8 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 25MI S JCT Rts 8+28 · Structure no. 000000001094270

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,331
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 8 over Nine Mile Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 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 3,331 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,351 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location25MI S JCT Rts 8+28
RouteState Highway 8
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20271, -75.11666
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,331 (2020)
Projected traffic3,351 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$683,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is RTE 8 over Nine Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 3,331 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.