Route 8 over Prospect Street
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03538
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Prospect Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Prospect Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 101,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,116 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over Prospect Street built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 over Prospect Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Prospect Street carry?
About 101,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Prospect Street?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Prospect Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.