Route 8 Southbound over Steele Brook

Fair Condition61 years old25,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location1.2 Miles North Of I-84
CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesSteele Brook
Coordinates41.56851, -73.05720

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length183.1 ft (55.8 m)
Max Span87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Deck Width43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Area742.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,900 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01717

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