US Bridges

Route 12 over Mill Brook

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI S of Route 14A EB · Structure no. 00668

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 12 over Mill Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 12 over Mill Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 105 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 12
CrossesMill Brook
Location1.6 MI S of Route 14A EB
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates41.66424, -71.91988
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,807 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Route 12 over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Route 12 over Mill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 12 over Mill Brook carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 12 over Mill Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Route 12 over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.