Route 8 Southbound over Armstrong Road
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 2.5 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 02720
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Armstrong Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Armstrong Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 31,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,657 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Armstrong Road built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Armstrong Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Armstrong Road carry?
About 31,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Armstrong Road?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Armstrong Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.