Route 8 Southbound over Farmill Rv & Beard Sawm

Fair Condition51 years old33,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
LocationN Of Route 8 Exit 12
CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesFarmill Rv & Beard Sawm
Coordinates41.27667, -73.11531

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 Width53.5 ft (16.3 m)
Deck Area1365.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic33,400 (2018)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number02799

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