24 Bumper Road over Route 8
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · RTE 8 Between Ex 42 & 43 · Structure no. 01735
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 408 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
24 Bumper Road over Route 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24 Bumper Road 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2044. The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long and 35 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 24 Bumper Road over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 24 Bumper Road over Route 8 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 24 Bumper Road over Route 8 carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 24 Bumper Road over Route 8?
The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 24 Bumper Road over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.