US Bridges

Route 8 Northbound over Armstrong Road

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 2.5 North of Route 15 · Structure no. 02734

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Northbound over Armstrong Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound 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 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 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,954 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 8 Northbound
CrossesArmstrong Road
Location2.5 North of Route 15
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.26562, -73.12651
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,600 (2021)
Projected traffic46,954 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 Northbound over Armstrong Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Armstrong Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Armstrong Road carry?

About 31,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Northbound over Armstrong Road?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Armstrong Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.