US Bridges

Route 8SB Off Ramp over North Washington Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Exit 3 · Structure no. 03556

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8SB Off Ramp over North Washington Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8SB Off Ramp over North Washington Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,008 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8SB Off Ramp
CrossesNorth Washington Avenue
Location0.1 MI S of Exit 3
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.19042, -73.19439
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2021)
Projected traffic15,008 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 8SB Off Ramp over North Washington Avenue built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 8SB Off Ramp over North Washington Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 8SB Off Ramp over North Washington Avenue carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 8SB Off Ramp over North Washington Avenue?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8SB Off Ramp over North Washington Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.