Route 8 Southbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Exit 30 Route 8 SB · Structure no. 03187
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,364 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 59 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 | 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 Bank & S.Leonard Streets built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets carry?
About 23,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.