US Bridges

Route 8 SB Ramp 00 over Main Street No. 3

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 8 SB Exit 3 · Structure no. 03550

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 SB Ramp 00 over Main Street No. 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 SB Ramp 00 over Main Street No. 3 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 8 SB Ramp 00
CrossesMain Street No. 3
LocationRoute 8 SB Exit 3
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.18754, -73.1934
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic7,430 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 SB Ramp 00 over Main Street No. 3 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Route 8 SB Ramp 00 over Main Street No. 3 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 8 SB Ramp 00 over Main Street No. 3 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 SB Ramp 00 over Main Street No. 3?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 SB Ramp 00 over Main Street No. 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.