Route 8 over Housatonic River RT 110

Fair Condition75 years old82,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
LocationRoute 8 Exit 14
CarriesRoute 8
CrossesHousatonic River RT 110
Coordinates41.31402, -73.08697

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Deck
Total Length1578.1 ft (481 m)
Max Span253.9 ft (77.4 m)
Deck Width99.7 ft (30.4 m)
Deck Area14622.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1951 (reconstructed 2019)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic82,700 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge6
Lanes Under Bridge7

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00571A

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