Route 8 Southbound over Riverside St-sunnyside

Poor Condition60 years old16,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
LocationRoute 8 South Of I-84
CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesRiverside St-sunnyside
Coordinates41.54957, -73.04733

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length1588.9 ft (484.3 m)
Max Span116.1 ft (35.4 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area5278.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1966 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,900 (2021)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number03190B

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