Route 8 Northbound over Main Street No. 3 NB
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03548
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Main Street No. 3 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Main Street No. 3 NB in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 43,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,082 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 54 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Northbound over Main Street No. 3 NB built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Main Street No. 3 NB 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Main Street No. 3 NB carry?
About 43,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Main Street No. 3 NB?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Main Street No. 3 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.