Route 8 over Abandoned Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 34 · Structure no. 00574
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Abandoned Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 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 5 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 73,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,808 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 113 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over Abandoned Railroad built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Route 8 over Abandoned Railroad 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Abandoned Railroad carry?
About 73,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Abandoned Railroad?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Abandoned Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.