Route 12 over Shetucket River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · At Route 2 Overlap · Structure no. 00661
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 12 over Shetucket River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 12 over Shetucket River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,694 by 2037. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 12 over Shetucket River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 12 over Shetucket River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 12 over Shetucket River carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over Shetucket River?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over Shetucket River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.