Route 8 Southbound over Route 254 - Waterbury RD
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · At Route 8 Exit 38 · Structure no. 03347
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Route 254 - Waterbury RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Route 254 - Waterbury RD 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,642 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 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 254 - Waterbury RD built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Route 254 - Waterbury RD 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Route 254 - Waterbury RD carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Route 254 - Waterbury RD?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Route 254 - Waterbury RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.