Route 8 Northbound over Branch Brook
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.25 MI South of Exit 38 · Structure no. 01727
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Branch Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Branch Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,963 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Branch Brook built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Branch Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Branch Brook carry?
About 16,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Branch Brook?
The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Branch Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.