Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & RR
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 Mile South of RTE 118 · Structure no. 00609
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 623 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & RR in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,682 by 2041. The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & RR carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & RR?
The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.