US Bridges

Route 12 over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI S of US Route 44 · Structure no. 03056

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 12 over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 12 over INTERSTATE-395 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2036. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 12
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location1.3 MI S of US Route 44
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.90581, -71.89405
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2016)
Projected traffic2,823 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 12 over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 12 over INTERSTATE-395 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 12 over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 12 over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Route 12 over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.