Woodcrest Avenue over Route 8 & Merritt BLVD

Fair Condition51 years old695 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Location0.8 Mi N Of Route 15
CarriesWoodcrest Avenue
CrossesRoute 8 & Merritt BLVD
Coordinates41.24819, -73.14927

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length371.1 ft (113.1 m)
Max Span136.2 ft (41.5 m)
Deck Width43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Area1504.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic695 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number02933

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