Route 8 over Housatonic River Rt 110
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Route 8 Exit 14 · Structure no. 00571A
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,578 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Housatonic River Rt 110 is a steel truss - deck carrying Route 8 over Housatonic River Rt 110 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 74 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 82,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,884 by 2041. The structure is 1,578 ft (481 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over Housatonic River Rt 110 built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Route 8 over Housatonic River Rt 110 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Housatonic River Rt 110 carry?
About 82,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Housatonic River Rt 110?
The structure is 1,578 ft (481 m) long with a longest span of 254 ft (77.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Housatonic River Rt 110?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.