Route 8 Southbound over Route 73 Westbound
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.1MI No of INTERSTATE-84 · Structure no. 01716
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 261 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Route 73 Westbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Route 73 Westbound in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,485 by 2041. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Route 73 Westbound built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Route 73 Westbound 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Route 73 Westbound carry?
About 25,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Route 73 Westbound?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Route 73 Westbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.