US Bridges

Route 8 over Fulling Mill Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 Mile So. Waterbury Tl · Structure no. 00595

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 over Fulling Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Fulling Mill Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 51,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,375 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 8
CrossesFulling Mill Brook
Location0.9 Mile So. Waterbury Tl
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.50219, -73.04718
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,400 (2018)
Projected traffic76,375 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Fulling Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Route 8 over Fulling Mill Brook 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 8 over Fulling Mill Brook carry?

About 51,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 over Fulling Mill Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 over Fulling Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.