SR 508 over SR 549 (birdseye Road)
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile West of I-84 · Structure no. 03759
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 508 over SR 549 (birdseye Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 508 over SR 549 (birdseye Road) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, 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 34,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,858 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 105 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 SR 508 over SR 549 (birdseye Road) built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 508 over SR 549 (birdseye Road) 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 508 over SR 549 (birdseye Road) carry?
About 34,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 508 over SR 549 (birdseye Road)?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns SR 508 over SR 549 (birdseye Road)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.