Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 - East Main ST
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · At Exit 39 · Structure no. 03352
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 - East Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 - East Main ST in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 48 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 Route 222 - East Main ST built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 - East Main ST 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 - East Main ST carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 - East Main ST?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 - East Main ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.