Route 8 over RTE 42 & Naugatuck River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · RTE 8 near Exit 23 · Structure no. 04383
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 437 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over RTE 42 & Naugatuck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over RTE 42 & Naugatuck River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 47,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,877 by 2041. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 103 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over RTE 42 & Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 over RTE 42 & Naugatuck River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 over RTE 42 & Naugatuck River carry?
About 47,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over RTE 42 & Naugatuck River?
The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over RTE 42 & Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.