Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.9 MI N of I 95 · Structure no. 03558
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street 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 54,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,684 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 81 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street carry?
About 54,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.