Route 8 Southbound over West Main Street #1
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile North of I-84 WB · Structure no. 03203B
- 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
- 35,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over West Main Street #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over West Main Street #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 35,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,898 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Southbound over West Main Street #1 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over West Main Street #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 Southbound over West Main Street #1 carry?
About 35,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over West Main Street #1?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over West Main Street #1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.