Route 8 Southbound over Washington Avenue

Fair Condition61 years old23,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location.7 Mi South Of I-84
CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesWashington Avenue
Coordinates41.54406, -73.04480

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length77.1 ft (23.5 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Area312.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,800 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number03186

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