US Bridges

County Road 8 over Cahoon Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 4 MI NE of Gilbertsville · Structure no. 000000003353800

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Cahoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 8 over Cahoon Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 89 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesCahoon Creek
Location4 MI NE of Gilbertsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49348, -75.24971
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2017)
Projected traffic417 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Cahoon Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 8 over Cahoon 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 County Road 8 over Cahoon Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Cahoon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Cahoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.