Route 8 Southbound over Wells Street

Fair Condition56 years old54,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Location1.9 Mi N Of I 95
CarriesRoute 8 Southbound
CrossesWells Street
Coordinates41.19328, -73.19524

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Max Span67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Width81.4 ft (24.8 m)
Deck Area543.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1970

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic54,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
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 Number03558

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