Route 8 over Route 63

Fair Condition66 years old42,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location1.2 Mi No Beacon Falls Tl
CarriesRoute 8
CrossesRoute 63
Coordinates41.48564, -73.05126

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Max Span63.0 ft (19.2 m)
Deck Width81.7 ft (24.9 m)
Deck Area515.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic42,700 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00590

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