Route 8 Northbound over Freight Street
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of I-84 WB · Structure no. 03198
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,550
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over Freight Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Freight Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 12,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,648 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 44 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 Northbound over Freight Street built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Freight Street 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Freight Street carry?
About 12,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over Freight Street?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Freight Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.