Bluff Street over Route 8

Fair Condition67 years old496 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location1.3 Mi N Of Route 34
CarriesBluff Street
CrossesRoute 8
Coordinates41.33652, -73.09223

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length117.1 ft (35.7 m)
Max Span56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Deck Width49.2 ft (15 m)
Deck Area535.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic496 (2024)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00578

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