Route 34 over Eight Mile Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2 Miles West of RTE 188 · Structure no. 00944
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 34 over Eight Mile Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 34 over Eight Mile Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 34 over Eight Mile Brook built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 34 over Eight Mile Brook 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 34 over Eight Mile Brook carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 34 over Eight Mile Brook?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 34 over Eight Mile Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.