Platt Road over Route 8
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI South of Route 110 · Structure no. 02815
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Platt Road over Route 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Platt Road 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 5 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,116 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Platt Road over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Platt Road 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 Platt Road over Route 8 carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Platt Road over Route 8?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Platt Road over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.