Route 8 over SR 709 South Main Street
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Exit 26 Route 8 Sb. · Structure no. 00591
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over SR 709 South Main Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over SR 709 South Main Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 SR 709 South Main Street built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Route 8 over SR 709 South Main 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 over SR 709 South Main Street carry?
About 42,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over SR 709 South Main Street?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over SR 709 South Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.