Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck Rv-Local Roads
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .27 MI North of Town Line · Structure no. 03176
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 606 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck Rv-Local Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck Rv-Local Roads in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,336 by 2041. The structure is 606 ft (184.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Naugatuck Rv-Local Roads built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck Rv-Local Roads 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck Rv-Local Roads carry?
About 25,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck Rv-Local Roads?
The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck Rv-Local Roads?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.