Route 8 Southbound over Route 8 SB Ramp 126
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Route 8 SB Exit No 2 · Structure no. 03542B
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Route 8 SB Ramp 126 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Southbound over Route 8 SB Ramp 126 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,681 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Southbound over Route 8 SB Ramp 126 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Route 8 SB Ramp 126 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Route 8 SB Ramp 126 carry?
About 36,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Route 8 SB Ramp 126?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Route 8 SB Ramp 126?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.