US Bridges

Route 8 over Maple & Oak ST Ramp 063

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Route 8 Exit 27 · Structure no. 00592A

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
843 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
51,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 over Maple & Oak ST Ramp 063 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Maple & Oak ST Ramp 063 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older 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 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,524 by 2041. The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 8
CrossesMaple & Oak ST Ramp 063
LocationRoute 8 Exit 27
RouteState Highway 8
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.49069, -73.05147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length843 ft (256.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,500 (2021)
Projected traffic76,524 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 8 over Maple & Oak ST Ramp 063 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Route 8 over Maple & Oak ST Ramp 063 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 8 over Maple & Oak ST Ramp 063 carry?

About 51,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 over Maple & Oak ST Ramp 063?

The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 over Maple & Oak ST Ramp 063?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.