Route 8 Northbound over Capitol Avenue
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 2.4 Miles North of I-95 · Structure no. 03765
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Capitol Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Capitol Avenue 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 41,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,070 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Northbound over Capitol Avenue built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Capitol Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Capitol Avenue carry?
About 41,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Capitol Avenue?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Capitol Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.