Eighth Street over Canal-Shetucket River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .1 Miles East of Route 12 · Structure no. 04077
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eighth Street over Canal-Shetucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eighth Street over Canal-Shetucket River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Eighth Street over Canal-Shetucket River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eighth Street over Canal-Shetucket 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Eighth Street over Canal-Shetucket River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eighth Street over Canal-Shetucket River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Eighth Street over Canal-Shetucket River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.