Route 12 over Poquetanuck Cove
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of Route 2A · Structure no. 06011
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 656 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 12 over Poquetanuck Cove is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 12 over Poquetanuck Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2040. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 12 over Poquetanuck Cove built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 12 over Poquetanuck Cove 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 12 over Poquetanuck Cove carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over Poquetanuck Cove?
The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over Poquetanuck Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.