ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND
Carrying ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND over ROUTE 8 SB RAMP 126
ROUTE 8 NB EXIT NO. 2, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND
The ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND over ROUTE 8 SB RAMP 126. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 8,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03542A
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND 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 NORTHBOUND 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 NORTHBOUND?
ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND in Fairfield, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND inspected?
ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND'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 8,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND?
Ownership is not specified for ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND in the NBI.
How old is ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND and does age affect safety?
ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND was built in 1968, making it 58 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.
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