Route 8 Southbound over Fenn Road
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of Litchfield Tl · Structure no. 00605
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Fenn Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Fenn Road in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,088 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Fenn Road built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Fenn Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Fenn Road carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Fenn Road?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Fenn Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.