Route 8 Southbound over Harwinton Avenue
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N. of Harwinton Tl · Structure no. 01736B
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Harwinton Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Harwinton Avenue 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 6 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,413 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Southbound over Harwinton Avenue built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Harwinton Avenue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Harwinton Avenue carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Harwinton Avenue?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Harwinton Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.