US Bridges

RTE 8 over Hague Brook

Good

Warren County, New York · Rt 9N 0.3 MI NW of Hague · Structure no. 000000001004920

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
461
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Hague Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 8 over Hague Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 461 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesHague Brook
LocationRt 9N 0.3 MI NW of Hague
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates43.74909, -73.50372
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2017)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$822,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Hague Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Hague Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Hague Brook carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Hague Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Hague Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.