Eighth Street over Shetucket River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .2 MI East of Route 12 · Structure no. 04097
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 361 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eighth Street over Shetucket River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eighth Street over Shetucket River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 88 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2043. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Eighth Street over Shetucket River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Eighth Street over 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 Shetucket River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eighth Street over Shetucket River?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Eighth Street over Shetucket River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.