Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 069
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Exit 28 Route 8 SB · Structure no. 00597
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 069 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 069 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 49,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,146 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 over Route 8 Ramp 069 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 069 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 069 carry?
About 49,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 069?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Route 8 over Route 8 Ramp 069?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.