Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 -North Main ST
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · At Exit 40 · Structure no. 03358
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 -North Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 -North Main ST 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,899 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 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 Route 222 -North Main ST built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 -North 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 -North Main ST carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 -North Main ST?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Route 222 -North Main ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.