Route 12 over Five Mile River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 1.6 Mile No. of Route 101 · Structure no. 00673
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 12 over Five Mile River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 12 over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 12 over Five Mile River 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 Route 12 over Five Mile River carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over Five Mile River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.