Route 8 Southbound over Nichols Drive
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.1 Mile South of Exit 30 · Structure no. 03180
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Nichols Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Nichols Drive in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,336 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 55 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nichols Drive built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Nichols Drive 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Nichols Drive carry?
About 25,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Nichols Drive?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Nichols Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.