Route 8 over Jackson Street
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.0 MI N of Route 34 · Structure no. 00580
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Jackson Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Jackson Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 63,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,800 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 8 over Jackson Street built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 8 over Jackson Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Jackson Street carry?
About 63,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Jackson Street?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Jackson Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.