Route 8 Northbound over Steele Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1 Mile South of Exit 36 · Structure no. 01718
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Steele Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound 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 26,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,079 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 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 Northbound 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 Northbound 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Steele Brook carry?
About 26,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Steele Brook?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.