Route 12 over French River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 1.5 Miles N of Route 200 · Structure no. 00676
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 12 over French River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 12 over French River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 47 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 12 over French River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 12 over French 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 12 over French River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over French River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over French River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.