Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & R.R.
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · .1 MI North of Exit 38 · Structure no. 03351
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 592 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & R.R. in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,803 by 2041. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 53 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Naugatuck River & R.R. built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & R.R. 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & R.R. carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & R.R.?
The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & R.R.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.