Route 8 Northbound over U. S. Route 6 Eastbound
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · .1 MI North of Route 254 · Structure no. 03349
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over U. S. Route 6 Eastbound is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over U. S. Route 6 Eastbound 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,831 by 2038. 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 | 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 Northbound over U. S. Route 6 Eastbound built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound 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 Northbound over U. S. Route 6 Eastbound carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound 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 Northbound over U. S. Route 6 Eastbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.