Route 8 over Route 8 SB on Ramp
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Exit 28 · Structure no. 00594
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Route 8 SB on Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Route 8 SB on Ramp in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 49,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,403 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 81 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 8 over Route 8 SB on Ramp built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 8 over Route 8 SB on Ramp 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Route 8 SB on Ramp carry?
About 49,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Route 8 SB on Ramp?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Route 8 SB on Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.