US Bridges

Woodcrest Avenue over Route 8 & Merritt Blvd

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 02933

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodcrest Avenue over Route 8 & Merritt Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodcrest Avenue over Route 8 & Merritt Blvd 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2043. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodcrest Avenue
CrossesRoute 8 & Merritt Blvd
Location0.8 MI N of Route 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.24819, -73.14927
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2023)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Woodcrest Avenue over Route 8 & Merritt Blvd built?

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

What condition is Woodcrest Avenue over Route 8 & Merritt Blvd 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Woodcrest Avenue over Route 8 & Merritt Blvd carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodcrest Avenue over Route 8 & Merritt Blvd?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Woodcrest Avenue over Route 8 & Merritt Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.