Route 8 Northbound over Steele Brook

Fair Condition61 years old26,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location1 Mile South Of Exit 36
CarriesRoute 8 Northbound
CrossesSteele Brook
Coordinates41.56844, -73.05694

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 Length149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Max Span76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Deck Width43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Area607.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic26,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01718

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