US Bridges

RTE 8 over Spuytenduivel Bro

Good

Warren County, New York · 9 Mi. E. I-87 & RTE.8 · Structure no. 000000001004900

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,148
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Spuytenduivel Bro is a concrete frame carrying RTE 8 over Spuytenduivel Bro in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,148 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesSpuytenduivel Bro
Location9 Mi. E. I-87 & RTE.8
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates43.74212, -73.64977
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,148 (2016)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Spuytenduivel Bro built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Spuytenduivel Bro 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Spuytenduivel Bro carry?

About 2,148 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Spuytenduivel Bro?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Spuytenduivel Bro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.