Route 8 Northbound over Winthrop Street
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile North of Exit 44 · Structure no. 01741A
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Winthrop Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Winthrop Street 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 54 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Northbound over Winthrop Street built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Winthrop 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Winthrop Street carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Winthrop Street?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Winthrop Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.