Bristol Town Road over Eight Mile Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 300 East from Route 188 · Structure no. 05541
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bristol Town Road over Eight Mile Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bristol Town Road over Eight Mile Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 years old, older 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bristol Town Road over Eight Mile Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Bristol Town Road over Eight Mile Brook 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Bristol Town Road over Eight Mile Brook carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bristol Town Road over Eight Mile Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bristol Town Road over Eight Mile Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.