Route 8 Southbound over Route 254 - Waterbury RD

Fair Condition60 years old11,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
LocationAt Route 8 Exit 38
CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesRoute 254 - Waterbury RD
Coordinates41.65631, -73.07906

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length136.2 ft (41.5 m)
Max Span126.0 ft (38.4 m)
Deck Width47.6 ft (14.5 m)
Deck Area601.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1966

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,200 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number03347

Nearby Bridges

Route 8 Northbound over Route 254 -waterbury RD 0.0 mi Fair Route 8 Southbound over U.s. Route 6 Eastbound 0.1 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over U. S. Route 6 Eastbound 0.1 mi Fair SR 848 (waterbury over Naugatuck River & Rr 0.3 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over Naugatuck River & R.r. 0.3 mi Fair Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & R.r. 0.4 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over Reynolds Bridge Road 0.5 mi Fair Route 8 Southbound over Reynolds Bridge Road 0.5 mi Good Route 8 Northbound over Branch Brook 0.6 mi Poor Route 8 Southbound over Branch Brook 0.6 mi Fair