Route 8 Southbound over Washington Avenue
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .7 MI South of I-84 · Structure no. 03186
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Washington Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Washington Avenue in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,364 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Washington Avenue built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Washington 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Washington Avenue carry?
About 23,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Washington Avenue?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Washington Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.