Bluff Street over Route 8
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI N of Route 34 · Structure no. 00578
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 496
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff Street over Route 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluff Street over Route 8 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 49 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff Street over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff 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 Bluff Street over Route 8 carry?
About 496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bluff Street over Route 8?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Bluff Street over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.