US Bridges

Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North of Route 201 · Structure no. 00666

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,132 by 2037. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 12
CrossesProv & Worc Railroad
Location1 Mile North of Route 201
RouteState Highway 12
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62029, -71.97531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic7,132 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.