Route 8 Southbound over U.S. Route 6 Eastbound
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile South of Exit 38 · Structure no. 03348
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over U.S. Route 6 Eastbound is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over U.S. Route 6 Eastbound in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 101 ft (30.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over U.S. Route 6 Eastbound built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over U.S. Route 6 Eastbound 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over U.S. Route 6 Eastbound carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over U.S. Route 6 Eastbound?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over U.S. Route 6 Eastbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.