Route 12 over Canal
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI North of Route 200 · Structure no. 00677
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 12 over Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Route 12 over Canal in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 97 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 12 over Canal built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Route 12 over Canal 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 12 over Canal carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over Canal?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.