US Bridges

RTE 8 over Mill Pond Outlet

Fair

Warren County, New York · 1.6MI E of I87 Exit 25 · Structure no. 000000001080150

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,148
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over Mill Pond Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over Mill Pond Outlet in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 125 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 5 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 2,148 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
CrossesMill Pond Outlet
Location1.6MI E of I87 Exit 25
RouteState Highway 8
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.67626, -73.75246
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

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 closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$415,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over Mill Pond Outlet built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is RTE 8 over Mill Pond Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over Mill Pond Outlet carry?

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

How long is RTE 8 over Mill Pond Outlet?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over Mill Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.