US Bridges

RTE 8 over Hudson River

Fair

Warren County, New York · 3.8MI NE JCT 8&28 · Structure no. 000000001004870

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
309 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,259
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Hudson River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 8 over Hudson River in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2041. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesHudson River
Location3.8MI NE JCT 8&28
RouteState Highway 8
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.66191, -73.89846
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span303 ft (92.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2020)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$13.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Hudson River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Hudson River carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Hudson River?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 303 ft (92.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.