Route 8 over RTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49

Fair Condition64 years old42,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
LocationRoute 8 At Exit 22
CarriesRoute 8
CrossesRTE 67 Metro N & Ramp 49
Coordinates41.39676, -73.07201

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1725.1 ft (525.8 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width69.6 ft (21.2 m)
Deck Area11147.0 sq m
Main Spans27
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic42,100 (2018)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00588

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