Route 8 over Hull Street
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.4 MI North of Route 34 · Structure no. 00581
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Hull Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Hull Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 63,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,800 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 84 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over Hull Street built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 8 over Hull 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Hull Street carry?
About 63,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Hull Street?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Hull Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.