Route 8 Northbound over Hill Street
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI South of Route 202 · Structure no. 01738A
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Hill Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Hill Street 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,277 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Northbound over Hill Street built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Hill Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Hill Street carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Hill Street?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Hill Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.