Route 8 Southbound over Pequonnock River & Trail
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.8 MI S of Route 15 · Structure no. 03774
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 348 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Pequonnock River & Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Pequonnock River & 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 5 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,685 by 2041. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 53 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Pequonnock River & Trail built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Pequonnock River & 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Pequonnock River & Trail carry?
About 29,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Pequonnock River & Trail?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Pequonnock River & Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.