I-84 TR 809 over Route 8 NB Riverside ST
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · SB RTE 8 Exit 31TO EB I84 · Structure no. 03191D
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 781 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-84 TR 809 over Route 8 NB Riverside ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 TR 809 over Route 8 NB Riverside ST 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 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,694 by 2038. The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long and 35 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-84 TR 809 over Route 8 NB Riverside ST built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-84 TR 809 over Route 8 NB Riverside ST 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-84 TR 809 over Route 8 NB Riverside ST carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-84 TR 809 over Route 8 NB Riverside ST?
The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I-84 TR 809 over Route 8 NB Riverside ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.