Route 8 Southbound over Fifth Street
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 Miles South of I-84 · Structure no. 03183B
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Fifth Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Fifth Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, 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 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,364 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Fifth Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Fifth Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Fifth Street carry?
About 23,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Fifth Street?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Fifth Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.