Route 8 Northbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .6 MI South of Interst 84 · Structure no. 03188
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, 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 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,593 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Northbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound 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 Northbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets carry?
About 25,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Bank & S.Leonard Streets?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.