Route 8 Ramp 010 over Route 8
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 4.2 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03776
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 267 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Ramp 010 over Route 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Ramp 010 over Route 8 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 Ramp 010 over Route 8 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Ramp 010 over Route 8 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Ramp 010 over Route 8 carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Ramp 010 over Route 8?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Ramp 010 over Route 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.