Lafayette Square over Route 8
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03544
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Square over Route 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Square over Route 8 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 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,996 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Square over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafayette Square 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lafayette Square over Route 8 carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Square over Route 8?
The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Square over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.