Route 12 over Five Mile River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI North of US RTE 6 · Structure no. 05403
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 12 over Five Mile River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 12 over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 57 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,333 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 12 over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 12 over Five Mile River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 12 over Five Mile River carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over Five Mile River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.