Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 069

Fair Condition66 years old49,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
LocationExit 28 Route 8 SB
CarriesRoute 8
CrossesRoute 8 Ramp 069
Coordinates41.50557, -73.04568

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length68.9 ft (21 m)
Max Span59.1 ft (18 m)
Deck Width81.7 ft (24.9 m)
Deck Area522.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic49,900 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
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 Number00597

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