Route 8 Southbound over Riverside St-Sunnyside
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · Route 8 South of I-84 · Structure no. 03190B
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 1,589 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Riverside St-Sunnyside is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 8 Southbound over Riverside St-Sunnyside 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,112 by 2041. The structure is 1,589 ft (484.3 m) long and 36 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Riverside St-Sunnyside built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Riverside St-Sunnyside 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Riverside St-Sunnyside carry?
About 16,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Riverside St-Sunnyside?
The structure is 1,589 ft (484.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Riverside St-Sunnyside?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.