US Bridges

Route 8 Ramp 077 over Bank Street

FairClosed to traffic

New Haven County, Connecticut · NB on Ramp from S.Leonard · Structure no. 03189

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 8 Ramp 077 over Bank Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 8 Ramp 077 over Bank Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 8 Ramp 077
CrossesBank Street
LocationNB on Ramp from S.Leonard
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.54607, -73.04411
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2020)
Projected traffic7,578 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 077 over Bank Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Route 8 Ramp 077 over Bank Street 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 077 over Bank Street carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 8 Ramp 077 over Bank Street?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 8 Ramp 077 over Bank Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.