Route 8 Southbound over Route 262
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI No of Waterbury Tl · Structure no. 01723
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Route 262 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Route 262 in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,951 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Route 262 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Route 262 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Route 262 carry?
About 14,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Route 262?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Route 262?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.