US Bridges

RTE 8 over Chester Creek

Good

Warren County, New York · 0.4 MI E JCT 8 & 9 · Structure no. 000000001054410

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,307
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Chester Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 8 over Chester Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 4,307 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,593 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 8
CrossesChester Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT 8 & 9
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates43.65846, -73.79459
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,307 (2019)
Projected traffic4,593 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$412,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over Chester Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Chester Creek carry?

About 4,307 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over Chester Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE 8 over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.