Route 8 over Route 63
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI No Beacon Falls Tl · Structure no. 00590
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Route 63 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Route 63 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 42,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,448 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 82 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over Route 63 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 8 over Route 63 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Route 63 carry?
About 42,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Route 63?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Route 63?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.