Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & Rr

Fair Condition66 years old11,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location1.5 Mile South Of RTE 118
CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesNaugatuck River & Rr
Coordinates41.73873, -73.11115

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length623.0 ft (189.9 m)
Max Span160.1 ft (48.8 m)
Deck Width36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Area2126.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 2009)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,900 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00609

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