Route 8 Southbound over Main Street No. 3 NB
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 Mi. North of I-95 · Structure no. 03549
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Main Street No. 3 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Main Street No. 3 NB in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 44,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,677 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 55 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 Southbound over Main Street No. 3 NB built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound 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 Southbound over Main Street No. 3 NB carry?
About 44,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Main Street No. 3 NB?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Main Street No. 3 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.