Route 12 over Five Mile River
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · At JCT With US Route 6 · Structure no. 06256
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2019 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 1993, so it is 32 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 12 over Five Mile River 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does Route 12 over Five Mile River carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 12 over Five Mile River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Route 12 over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.