Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 064
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Route 8 Exit No. 27 · Structure no. 00593
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 064 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 064 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 58,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,628 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 064 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 064 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 064 carry?
About 58,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 064?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 064?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.