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INTERSTATE-395 NB over Route 12

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · .31 MI No of Dog Hill RD · Structure no. 01444

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,050
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 NB over Route 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 NB over Route 12 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 16,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,849 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395 NB
CrossesRoute 12
Location.31 MI No of Dog Hill RD
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.83762, -71.87625
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,050 (2020)
Projected traffic23,849 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-395 NB over Route 12 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 NB over Route 12 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 INTERSTATE-395 NB over Route 12 carry?

About 16,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 NB over Route 12?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 NB over Route 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.