US Bridges

Huntington Road over Route 8

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 02936

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington Road over Route 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huntington 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 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntington Road
CrossesRoute 8
Location1.3 MI N of Route 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.25557, -73.14595
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic14,562 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Huntington Road over Route 8 built?

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

What condition is Huntington 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Huntington Road over Route 8 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Huntington Road over Route 8?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington Road over Route 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.