FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 8 RAMP 25

Carrying ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 over HULL AVE & PRIVATE DRIVE

RT 8, EX 14 (JCT RT 110), Fairfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 8 RAMP 25

The ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 over HULL AVE & PRIVATE DRIVE. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 111.9 meters (367 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 compares

▼ 0.2
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Connecticut bridges
840
Bridges in Fairfield · 30 in Poor condition
ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 44.7 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
44.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
111.9 m (367 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00571B

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 against other structures in Fairfield and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTE 8 RAMP 25?

ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 in Fairfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 inspected?

ROUTE 8 RAMP 25's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 8 RAMP 25?

ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 8 RAMP 25?

ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 8 RAMP 25 was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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