Route 8 Northbound over Reynolds Bridge Road
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI North Watertown Tl · Structure no. 01730
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Reynolds Bridge Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Reynolds Bridge Road 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,963 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Reynolds Bridge Road built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Reynolds Bridge 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Reynolds Bridge Road carry?
About 16,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Reynolds Bridge Road?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Reynolds Bridge Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.