Route 8 over Long Hill Avenue
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of Route 110 · Structure no. 00568
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Long Hill Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Long Hill Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 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 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,069 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over Long Hill Avenue built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 8 over Long Hill Avenue 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 Route 8 over Long Hill Avenue carry?
About 66,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Long Hill Avenue?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Long Hill Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.