Route 8 Southbound over Bogue Road
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North of Exit 42 · Structure no. 01733
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Bogue Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Bogue Road 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,088 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Bogue Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Bogue 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Bogue Road carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Bogue Road?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Bogue Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.