Route 8 over Rose Street
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI South of Route 67 · Structure no. 00586
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Rose Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Rose Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 53,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,941 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 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 Rose Street built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 8 over Rose 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Rose Street carry?
About 53,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Rose Street?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Rose Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.