Route 8 & on Ramp over Streaming Ground Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI S of Route 110 · Structure no. 03217
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 & on Ramp over Streaming Ground Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 8 & on Ramp over Streaming Ground Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, 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 60,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,451 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 & on Ramp over Streaming Ground Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 & on Ramp over Streaming Ground Brook 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 & on Ramp over Streaming Ground Brook carry?
About 60,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 & on Ramp over Streaming Ground Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).
Who owns Route 8 & on Ramp over Streaming Ground Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.