US Bridges

Route 8 Ramp 26 over Hull Ave & Riverdale Ave

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Rt 8 Ext 14 (jct RTE 110) · Structure no. 00571C

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
528 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Ramp 26 over Hull Ave & Riverdale Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Ramp 26 over Hull Ave & Riverdale Ave 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2041. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 8 Ramp 26
CrossesHull Ave & Riverdale Ave
LocationRt 8 Ext 14 (jct RTE 110)
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31336, -73.0881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2021)
Projected traffic12,036 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 26 over Hull Ave & Riverdale Ave built?

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

What condition is Route 8 Ramp 26 over Hull Ave & Riverdale Ave 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 26 over Hull Ave & Riverdale Ave carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Ramp 26 over Hull Ave & Riverdale Ave?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Ramp 26 over Hull Ave & Riverdale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.