Route 8 Southbound over Route 25 Northbound
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Route 8 & Route 25 Split · Structure no. 03768
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 193 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Southbound over Route 25 Northbound is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 8 Southbound over Route 25 Northbound in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,685 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 53 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 25 Northbound built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Route 8 Southbound over Route 25 Northbound 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Southbound over Route 25 Northbound carry?
About 29,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Southbound over Route 25 Northbound?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Southbound over Route 25 Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.