Route 8 Southbound over Lindley Street & Parking
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 2.2 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03762
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 172 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Lindley Street & Parking is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Lindley Street & Parking in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 44,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,717 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 72 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 | 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 Lindley Street & Parking built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Lindley Street & Parking 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Lindley Street & Parking carry?
About 44,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Lindley Street & Parking?
The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Lindley Street & Parking?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.