US Bridges

I-84 TR 808 over Route 8 SB & Ramp 129

Poor

New Haven County, Connecticut · Exit 33 Route 8 NB · Structure no. 03190F

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
652 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 TR 808 over Route 8 SB & Ramp 129 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 TR 808 over Route 8 SB & Ramp 129 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 59 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2041. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI-84 TR 808
CrossesRoute 8 SB & Ramp 129
LocationExit 33 Route 8 NB
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.55118, -73.0522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,241 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 TR 808 over Route 8 SB & Ramp 129 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-84 TR 808 over Route 8 SB & Ramp 129 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 TR 808 over Route 8 SB & Ramp 129 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-84 TR 808 over Route 8 SB & Ramp 129?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 TR 808 over Route 8 SB & Ramp 129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.