Route 8 Southbound over Steele Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 Miles North of I-84 · Structure no. 01717
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 183 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Steele Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Steele Brook 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 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 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,485 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Steele Brook 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 Steele 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Steele Brook carry?
About 25,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Steele Brook?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.