Highland Avenue over Route 8
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03546
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,344
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Avenue over Route 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Avenue 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 2,344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,483 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Highland Avenue over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highland Avenue 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Highland Avenue over Route 8 carry?
About 2,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Highland Avenue 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 52 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Avenue over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.