US Bridges

Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 3.8 Miles N of Route 201 · Structure no. 04076

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,349 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 234 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 12
CrossesProv & Worc Railroad
Location3.8 Miles N of Route 201
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates41.64761, -71.93576
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2016)
Projected traffic5,349 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Prov & Worc Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.