Route 118 over Route 8
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · At Exit 42 · Structure no. 01732
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 118 over Route 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 118 over Route 8 in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,373 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 118 over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 118 over Route 8 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 118 over Route 8 carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 118 over Route 8?
The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 118 over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.