US Bridges

Route 25 SB Ramp 4 over Route 25 SB TR 802

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 127 · Structure no. 04373

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 25 SB Ramp 4 over Route 25 SB TR 802 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 25 SB Ramp 4 over Route 25 SB TR 802 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 25 SB Ramp 4
CrossesRoute 25 SB TR 802
Location0.2 MI S of Route 127
RouteState Highway 25
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23966, -73.19111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 25 SB Ramp 4 over Route 25 SB TR 802 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 25 SB Ramp 4 over Route 25 SB TR 802 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 25 SB Ramp 4 over Route 25 SB TR 802 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 25 SB Ramp 4 over Route 25 SB TR 802?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 25 SB Ramp 4 over Route 25 SB TR 802?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.