Route 8 Northbound over Route 8 SB & Local Roads
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · Route 8 South of I-84 · Structure no. 03190A
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 2,634 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Route 8 SB & Local Roads is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 8 Northbound over Route 8 SB & Local Roads in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,171 by 2041. The structure is 2,634 ft (802.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Northbound over Route 8 SB & Local Roads built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Route 8 SB & Local Roads in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Route 8 SB & Local Roads carry?
About 30,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Route 8 SB & Local Roads?
The structure is 2,634 ft (802.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Route 8 SB & Local Roads?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.