Route 8 over Cross Road
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Exit 25 · Structure no. 04388
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Cross Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Cross Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 47,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,729 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 102 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over Cross Road built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 over Cross Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Cross Road carry?
About 47,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Cross Road?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Cross Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.