Route 8 Southbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke)
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI South of Route 108 · Structure no. 05271
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke) in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 34,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,966 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 56 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 Southbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke) built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke) 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke) carry?
About 34,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke)?
The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.