US Bridges

Route 8 NB Ramp 12 over Route 8 NB Ramp 127

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 8 NB Exit 2 · Structure no. 03543

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 NB Ramp 12 over Route 8 NB Ramp 127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 NB Ramp 12 over Route 8 NB Ramp 127 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,104 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8 NB Ramp 12
CrossesRoute 8 NB Ramp 127
LocationRoute 8 NB Exit 2
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17842, -73.19453
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2021)
Projected traffic10,104 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 8 NB Ramp 12 over Route 8 NB Ramp 127 built?

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

What condition is Route 8 NB Ramp 12 over Route 8 NB Ramp 127 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 NB Ramp 12 over Route 8 NB Ramp 127 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 NB Ramp 12 over Route 8 NB Ramp 127?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 NB Ramp 12 over Route 8 NB Ramp 127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.