Seymour Avenue over Route 8
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI N of Route 34 · Structure no. 00576
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seymour Avenue over Route 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seymour Avenue over Route 8 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 59 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Seymour Avenue over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Seymour Avenue 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Seymour Avenue over Route 8 carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Seymour Avenue over Route 8?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Seymour Avenue over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.