Route 108 over Route 8 & Ramp 142
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of Route 15 · Structure no. 05274
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 108 over Route 8 & Ramp 142 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 108 over Route 8 & Ramp 142 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,517 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 77 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 108 over Route 8 & Ramp 142 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 108 over Route 8 & Ramp 142 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 108 over Route 8 & Ramp 142 carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 108 over Route 8 & Ramp 142?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Route 108 over Route 8 & Ramp 142?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.