US Bridges

Route 8 Ramp 079 over SR 846 Northbound

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · RTE 8 Southbound Exit 34 · Structure no. 01714

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Ramp 079 over SR 846 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Ramp 079 over SR 846 Northbound in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 8 Ramp 079
CrossesSR 846 Northbound
LocationRTE 8 Southbound Exit 34
RouteState Highway 8
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.5592, -73.05682
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,606 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 079 over SR 846 Northbound built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 8 Ramp 079 over SR 846 Northbound 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 8 Ramp 079 over SR 846 Northbound carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Ramp 079 over SR 846 Northbound?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Ramp 079 over SR 846 Northbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.