US Bridges

Route 8 over SR 727 SB Pershing Drive

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 34 · Structure no. 00575

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 over SR 727 SB Pershing Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over SR 727 SB Pershing Drive in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 63,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,503 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8
CrossesSR 727 SB Pershing Drive
Location0.6 MI N of Route 34
RouteState Highway 8
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.32754, -73.08594
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,600 (2021)
Projected traffic94,503 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 over SR 727 SB Pershing Drive built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Route 8 over SR 727 SB Pershing Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 8 over SR 727 SB Pershing Drive carry?

About 63,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 over SR 727 SB Pershing Drive?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 over SR 727 SB Pershing Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.