INTERSTATE-395 over Route 12
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 2.4 MI North of Route 169 · Structure no. 00285
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-395 over Route 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Route 12 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 42,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,299 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-395 over Route 12 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 12 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 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Route 12 carry?
About 42,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 12?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Route 12?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.