INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 12
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.3 M N of Thames River · Structure no. 01772
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 12 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 31,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,211 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 12 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 12 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 12 carry?
About 31,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 12?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 12?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.