Long Hill Cross RD over Route 8
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · .6 MI North of Exit 12 · Structure no. 02809
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Hill Cross RD over Route 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Long Hill Cross RD over Route 8 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 Long Hill Cross RD over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Hill Cross RD over Route 8 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 Long Hill Cross RD over Route 8 carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Long Hill Cross RD over Route 8?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Long Hill Cross RD over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.