Route 8 Northbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm

Fair Condition51 years old32,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
LocationN Of Route 8 Exit 12
CarriesRoute 8 Northbound
CrossesFarmill Rv & Beard Sawm
Coordinates41.27639, -73.11500

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length274.9 ft (83.8 m)
Max Span134.8 ft (41.1 m)
Deck Width62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Area1583.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic32,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number02787

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