Route 8 Northbound over Wells Street

Fair Condition56 years old52,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Location1.9 Mi N Of I-95
CarriesRoute 8 Northbound
CrossesWells Street
Coordinates41.19311, -73.19476

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length77.1 ft (23.5 m)
Max Span68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Width81.4 ft (24.8 m)
Deck Area582.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1970

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic52,100 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge5
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number03557

Nearby Bridges

Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street 0.0 mi Fair Route 8 Southbound over US Route 1 North AVE 0.1 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over US Route 1 North AVE 0.1 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over North Washington Avenue 0.2 mi Fair Route 8 Southbound over North Washington Avenue 0.2 mi Fair Route 8sb Off Ramp over North Washington Avenue 0.2 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over Grand Street 0.2 mi Fair Route 8 Southbound over Grand Street 0.2 mi Fair Route 8 SB Ramp 2 over Grand Street 0.2 mi Fair Route 8 Northbound over Lindley Street &parking 0.3 mi Fair