US Bridges

Route 8 Southbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · N of Route 8 Exit 12 · Structure no. 02799

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Southbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm 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 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,629 by 2038. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesFarmill Rv & Beard Sawm
LocationN of Route 8 Exit 12
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.27667, -73.11531
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,400 (2018)
Projected traffic49,629 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 Southbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm built?

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

What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm carry?

About 33,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Southbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.