Route 8 Southbound over Reynolds Bridge Road
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI North Watertown Tl · Structure no. 01729
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Reynolds Bridge Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Reynolds Bridge Road in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,072 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Reynolds Bridge Road built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Reynolds Bridge Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Reynolds Bridge Road carry?
About 16,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Reynolds Bridge Road?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Reynolds Bridge Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.