Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .1 MI South of Route 2 · Structure no. 00662
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 381 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 5 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,694 by 2037. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad 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 2022.
How much traffic does Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad?
The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.