Route 8 over Route 34 & Rr Drive

Fair Condition75 years old74,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
LocationRoute 8 Exit 15
CarriesRoute 8
CrossesRoute 34 & Rr Drive
Coordinates41.31970, -73.08424

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length381.9 ft (116.4 m)
Max Span190.0 ft (57.9 m)
Deck Width107.0 ft (32.6 m)
Deck Area3794.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1951 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic74,400 (2021)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge6
Lanes Under Bridge9

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00573A

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