Route 8 Northbound over Echo Lake Road
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.9 MI North Waterbury LN · Structure no. 01726
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Echo Lake Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Echo Lake Road in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,437 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Northbound over Echo Lake Road built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Echo Lake 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Echo Lake Road carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Echo Lake Road?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Echo Lake Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.