US Bridges

SR 612 over Fitchville Pond

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI North of Route 2 · Structure no. 01634

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 612 over Fitchville Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 612 over Fitchville Pond in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 612
CrossesFitchville Pond
Location0.5 MI North of Route 2
RouteState Highway 612
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.56396, -72.16461
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,972 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 612 over Fitchville Pond built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 612 over Fitchville Pond 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 612 over Fitchville Pond carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 612 over Fitchville Pond?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 612 over Fitchville Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.