Route 8 Southbound over Route 4 (east Elm St.)

Fair Condition62 years old6,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
LocationAt Exit 44
CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesRoute 4 (east Elm St.)
Coordinates41.80749, -73.11381

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length84.0 ft (25.6 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Area340.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1964

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01740B

Nearby Bridges

Route 8 Northbound over Route 4 (east Elm St.) 0.0 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over Route 202 (east Main St) 0.1 mi Fair Route 8 Southbound over Route 202 (east Main St) 0.1 mi Fair Wall Street over E Branch Naugatuck River 0.3 mi Poor East Pearl Street over E Branch Naugatuck River 0.3 mi Fair Route 8 Southbound over Winthrop Street 0.3 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over Winthrop Street 0.3 mi Fair Wall Street over E Branch Naugatuck River 0.4 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over Hill Street 0.4 mi Fair Route 8 Southbound over Hill Street 0.4 mi Fair