Route 8 Southbound over Laurel Hill Road
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile South of Exit 43 · Structure no. 01737B
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Laurel Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Laurel Hill 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 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Laurel Hill Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Laurel Hill 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Laurel Hill Road carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Laurel Hill Road?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Laurel Hill Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.