New Street over Route 8
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 03606
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,270
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Street over Route 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Street over Route 8 in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 New Street over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Street over Route 8 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does New Street over Route 8 carry?
About 1,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is New Street over Route 8?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns New Street over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.