Route 8 Northbound over Naugatuck River & RR
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI N of Campville RD · Structure no. 00608
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 701 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Naugatuck River & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Naugatuck River & RR in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,722 by 2041. The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Northbound over Naugatuck River & RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Naugatuck River & RR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Naugatuck River & RR carry?
About 12,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Naugatuck River & RR?
The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Naugatuck River & RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.