Eighth Street over Shetucket River

Fair Condition89 years old3,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Location.2 Mi East Of Route 12
CarriesEighth Street
CrossesShetucket River
Coordinates41.53474, -72.05186

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length360.9 ft (110 m)
Max Span90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Deck Width31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Area1,067 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 2000)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number04097

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