US Bridges

Route 8 Ramp 25 over Hull Ave & Private Drive

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Rt 8 Ex 14 (jct Rt 110) · Structure no. 00571B

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Ramp 25 over Hull Ave & Private Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Ramp 25 over Hull Ave & Private Drive in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 8 Ramp 25
CrossesHull Ave & Private Drive
LocationRt 8 Ex 14 (jct Rt 110)
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.31287, -73.08787
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic4,012 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 Ramp 25 over Hull Ave & Private Drive built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 8 Ramp 25 over Hull Ave & Private Drive 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 8 Ramp 25 over Hull Ave & Private Drive carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Ramp 25 over Hull Ave & Private Drive?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Ramp 25 over Hull Ave & Private Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.