Route 82 over Eight Mile River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI E of Route 156 · Structure no. 01139
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 82 over Eight Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 82 over Eight Mile River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 100 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
| 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 82 over Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Route 82 over Eight Mile River 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 Route 82 over Eight Mile River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 82 over Eight Mile River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 82 over Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.