James Street over Route 8
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03545
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Street over Route 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Street over Route 8 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 63 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 James Street over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is James Street 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 James Street over Route 8 carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is James Street over Route 8?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns James Street over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.