West Center ST Ext over Eight Mile River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 500 Ft E of I-84 · Structure no. 05535
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,033
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Center ST Ext over Eight Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Center ST Ext over Eight Mile River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,033 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Center ST Ext over Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is West Center ST Ext over Eight Mile River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does West Center ST Ext over Eight Mile River carry?
About 2,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West Center ST Ext over Eight Mile River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns West Center ST Ext over Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.