Huntingdon Avenue over Naugatuck River

Fair Condition55 years old23,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
LocationNear Exit 36 Route 8 NB
CarriesHuntingdon Avenue
CrossesNaugatuck River
Coordinates41.58458, -73.05327

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length157.5 ft (48 m)
Max Span78.7 ft (24 m)
Deck Width59.1 ft (18 m)
Deck Area864 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1971 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number03729

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