Route 8 over Route 8 SB On Ramp

Fair Condition66 years old49,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
LocationAt Exit 28
CarriesRoute 8
CrossesRoute 8 SB On Ramp
Coordinates41.50137, -73.04774

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width80.7 ft (24.6 m)
Deck Area413.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic49,400 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00594

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