US Bridges

Route 8 over RTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Route 8 at Exit 22 · Structure no. 00588

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,725 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
42,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 over RTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over RTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 5 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 42,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,556 by 2038. The structure is 1,725 ft (525.8 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 8
CrossesRTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49
LocationRoute 8 at Exit 22
RouteState Highway 8
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.39676, -73.07201
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,725 ft (525.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,100 (2018)
Projected traffic62,556 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 over RTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Route 8 over RTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 8 over RTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49 carry?

About 42,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 over RTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49?

The structure is 1,725 ft (525.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 over RTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.