US Bridges

Route 8 Northbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke)

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI S of Route 108 · Structure no. 05272

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Northbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound 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 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,886 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 8 Northbound
CrossesSR 711 (huntington Tpke)
Location0.7 MI S of Route 108
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.22614, -73.16554
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,900 (2021)
Projected traffic48,886 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 Northbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 8 Northbound 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 Northbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke) carry?

About 32,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Northbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke)?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Northbound over SR 711 (huntington Tpke)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.