Route 8 SB over Riverside Street SB
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Route 8 SB at Exit 33 · Structure no. 03205
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 SB over Riverside Street SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 SB over Riverside Street SB in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,890 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 108 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 | 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 Route 8 SB over Riverside Street SB built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 8 SB over Riverside Street SB 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 SB over Riverside Street SB carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 SB over Riverside Street SB?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 SB over Riverside Street SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.