US Bridges

Route 8 Ramp 063 over Naugatuck River Flood Pl

Fair

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

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
544 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Ramp 063 over Naugatuck River Flood Pl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Ramp 063 over Naugatuck River Flood Pl 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2041. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 8 Ramp 063
CrossesNaugatuck River Flood Pl
LocationExit 27 Route 8 S.B.
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.49108, -73.05149
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 8 Ramp 063 over Naugatuck River Flood Pl built?

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

What condition is Route 8 Ramp 063 over Naugatuck River Flood Pl 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 Ramp 063 over Naugatuck River Flood Pl carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Ramp 063 over Naugatuck River Flood Pl?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Ramp 063 over Naugatuck River Flood Pl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.