Route 8 Southbound over Old Stratford Road
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 3.3 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 02760
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Old Stratford Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Old Stratford 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,228 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Southbound over Old Stratford Road built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Old Stratford 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Old Stratford Road carry?
About 26,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Old Stratford Road?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Old Stratford Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.