Route 8 Southbound over Huntingdon Avenue
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .4MI S of Wtrby Wtown Tl · Structure no. 01722
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Huntingdon Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Huntingdon Avenue in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,003 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Huntingdon Avenue built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Huntingdon Avenue 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Huntingdon Avenue carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Huntingdon Avenue?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Huntingdon Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.