Route 8 Southbound over Pinewoods Road
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · At Exit 46 · Structure no. 03605
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Pinewoods Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Pinewoods Road in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 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 Southbound over Pinewoods Road built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Pinewoods Road 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Pinewoods Road carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Pinewoods Road?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Pinewoods Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.