Route 8 Northbound over Metro-North Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .7 MI No Nugtck Wtbry Tl · Structure no. 03179
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 704 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Metro-North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Metro-North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,971 by 2041. The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long and 48 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 | 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 Northbound over Metro-North Railroad built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Metro-North Railroad 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Metro-North Railroad carry?
About 26,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Metro-North Railroad?
The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Metro-North Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.