US Bridges

Jude Lane over Eight Mile River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 475 Ft W of I-84 · Structure no. 06165

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jude Lane over Eight Mile River is a steel culvert carrying Jude Lane over Eight Mile River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJude Lane
CrossesEight Mile River
Location475 Ft W of I-84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.60611, -72.90366
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jude Lane over Eight Mile River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jude Lane over Eight Mile River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jude Lane over Eight Mile River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jude Lane over Eight Mile River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Jude Lane over Eight Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.