US Bridges

Route 8 Southbound over Graham Village Road

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · Between Exits 44 & 45 · Structure no. 01742B

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Southbound over Graham Village Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Graham Village Road 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesGraham Village Road
LocationBetween Exits 44 & 45
RouteState Highway 8
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82131, -73.11146
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2021)
Projected traffic13,076 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 Southbound over Graham Village Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Graham Village 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Graham Village Road carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Southbound over Graham Village Road?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Graham Village Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.