Prospect Avenue over Route 8
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 110 · Structure no. 00569
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,463
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Avenue over Route 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Avenue over Route 8 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 5,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,117 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Avenue over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Prospect Avenue over Route 8 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Prospect Avenue over Route 8 carry?
About 5,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Avenue over Route 8?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Avenue over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.