Route 334 over Route 8
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.9 MI North of Route 34 · Structure no. 00582
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 334 over Route 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 334 over Route 8 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,522 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 334 over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Route 334 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 Route 334 over Route 8 carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 334 over Route 8?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 334 over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.