Route 8 Southbound over John Street
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03540B
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over John Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over John 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,757 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Southbound over John Street built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over John Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over John Street carry?
About 45,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over John Street?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over John Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.