Coram Avenue over Route 8
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 300 Ft S of Route 110 · Structure no. 00570
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coram Avenue over Route 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coram Avenue over Route 8 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coram Avenue over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Coram Avenue over Route 8 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Coram Avenue over Route 8 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Coram Avenue over Route 8?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Coram Avenue over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.