Route 8 Northbound over West Main Street NO.1
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Exit 33 · Structure no. 03203A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Northbound over West Main Street NO.1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over West Main Street NO.1 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 35,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,155 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 68 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 West Main Street NO.1 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Northbound over West Main Street NO.1 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over West Main Street NO.1 carry?
About 35,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Northbound over West Main Street NO.1?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Northbound over West Main Street NO.1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.