US Bridges

SR 722 over RTE 8 & Ramps 006 & 007

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 5 Off Rt 8 · Structure no. 03766

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 722 over RTE 8 & Ramps 006 & 007 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 722 over RTE 8 & Ramps 006 & 007 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,131 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 722
CrossesRTE 8 & Ramps 006 & 007
LocationExit 5 Off Rt 8
RouteState Highway 722
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.20615, -73.19087
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2022)
Projected traffic44,131 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 722 over RTE 8 & Ramps 006 & 007 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 722 over RTE 8 & Ramps 006 & 007 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 722 over RTE 8 & Ramps 006 & 007 carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 722 over RTE 8 & Ramps 006 & 007?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns SR 722 over RTE 8 & Ramps 006 & 007?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.