Route 8 over Division Street
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI North of Route 34 · Structure no. 00579
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Division Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Division Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,668 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 84 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 8 over Division Street built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 8 over Division Street 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 Division Street carry?
About 59,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Division Street?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Division Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.