Route 8 Southbound over Naugatuck River & R.r.

Fair Condition60 years old14,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location.1 Mi North Of Exit 38
CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesNaugatuck River & R.r.
Coordinates41.66162, -73.07775

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length591.9 ft (180.4 m)
Max Span119.1 ft (36.3 m)
Deck Width53.5 ft (16.3 m)
Deck Area2940.5 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1966 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number03351

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