Route 8 over SR 727 SB Pershing Drive

Fair Condition75 years old63,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location0.6 Mi N Of Route 34
CarriesRoute 8
CrossesSR 727 SB Pershing Drive
Coordinates41.32754, -73.08594

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length169.9 ft (51.8 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width79.7 ft (24.3 m)
Deck Area1258.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1951 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic63,600 (2021)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00575

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