Route 8 Southbound over Route 130 East Bound
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03539B
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Route 130 East Bound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Route 130 East Bound in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,757 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.
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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 | 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 Route 8 Southbound over Route 130 East Bound built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Route 130 East Bound 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 Southbound over Route 130 East Bound carry?
About 45,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Route 130 East Bound?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Route 130 East Bound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.