Route 8 Ramp 143 over Route 8 NB TR 801
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 108 · Structure no. 05276
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 Ramp 143 over Route 8 NB TR 801 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Ramp 143 over Route 8 NB TR 801 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,132 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 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 | 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 143 over Route 8 NB TR 801 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 8 Ramp 143 over Route 8 NB TR 801 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 Ramp 143 over Route 8 NB TR 801 carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 Ramp 143 over Route 8 NB TR 801?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 Ramp 143 over Route 8 NB TR 801?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.