US Bridges

Route 8 Northbound over Pequonnock Rv & Trail

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 4.1 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03773

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Northbound over Pequonnock Rv & Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Pequonnock Rv & Trail in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,605 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8 Northbound
CrossesPequonnock Rv & Trail
Location4.1 MI N of I-95
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.22197, -73.17873
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2021)
Projected traffic41,605 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 Northbound over Pequonnock Rv & Trail built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Pequonnock Rv & Trail 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Pequonnock Rv & Trail carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Northbound over Pequonnock Rv & Trail?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Pequonnock Rv & Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.