US Bridges

Route 8 NB & TR 80 over I-95 S Frontage RD S.Ave

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 Exit 27A Intchgno 14 · Structure no. 03535

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
611 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 NB & TR 80 over I-95 S Frontage RD S.Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 NB & TR 80 over I-95 S Frontage RD S.Ave in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 41,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,259 by 2041. The structure is 611 ft (186.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8 NB & TR 80
CrossesI-95 S Frontage RD S.Ave
LocationI-95 Exit 27A Intchgno 14
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17103, -73.19251
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length611 ft (186.2 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,900 (2021)
Projected traffic62,259 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NB & TR 80 over I-95 S Frontage RD S.Ave built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 8 NB & TR 80 over I-95 S Frontage RD S.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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 8 NB & TR 80 over I-95 S Frontage RD S.Ave carry?

About 41,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 NB & TR 80 over I-95 S Frontage RD S.Ave?

The structure is 611 ft (186.2 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 NB & TR 80 over I-95 S Frontage RD S.Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.