Route 12 over Shetucket River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · Norwich-Lisbon Town Line · Structure no. 00663
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 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 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 12 over Shetucket River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 12 over Shetucket River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over Shetucket River?
The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over Shetucket River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.