Route 8 Southbound over Route 4 (east Elm St.)
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · At Exit 44 · Structure no. 01740B
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Route 4 (east Elm St.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Route 4 (east Elm St.) in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 4 (east Elm St.) built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Route 4 (east Elm St.) 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Route 4 (east Elm St.) carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Route 4 (east Elm St.)?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Route 4 (east Elm St.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.