US Bridges

Route 8 Northbound over Warren St& S Frontage RD

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 27A I-95 N B · Structure no. 03532

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Northbound over Warren St& S Frontage RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Northbound over Warren St& S Frontage RD in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,501 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8 Northbound
CrossesWarren St& S Frontage RD
LocationExit 27A I-95 N B
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17122, -73.19127
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2023)
Projected traffic31,501 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 Northbound over Warren St& S Frontage RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Route 8 Northbound over Warren St& S Frontage RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 8 Northbound over Warren St& S Frontage RD carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Northbound over Warren St& S Frontage RD?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Northbound over Warren St& S Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.