US Bridges

Route 8 Northbound over SR 700 Fairfield Ave.

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03541A

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Northbound over SR 700 Fairfield Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over SR 700 Fairfield Ave. in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 41,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,813 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8 Northbound
CrossesSR 700 Fairfield Ave.
Location0.7 MI N of I-95
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17689, -73.19528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,600 (2018)
Projected traffic61,813 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 8 Northbound over SR 700 Fairfield Ave. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 8 Northbound over SR 700 Fairfield Ave. 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over SR 700 Fairfield Ave. carry?

About 41,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Northbound over SR 700 Fairfield Ave.?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Northbound over SR 700 Fairfield Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.