Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI North of Route 200 · Structure no. 05319
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over Prov & Worc Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.