Hawkins Street over Route 8
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 Miles North Route 34 · Structure no. 00577
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawkins Street over Route 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Street over Route 8 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawkins Street over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Hawkins 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hawkins Street over Route 8 carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hawkins Street over Route 8?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Hawkins Street over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.