Route 12 over Shetucket River

Fair Condition72 years old14,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
LocationAt Route 2 Overlap
CarriesRoute 12
CrossesShetucket River
Coordinates41.52317, -72.07447

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length390.1 ft (118.9 m)
Max Span145.0 ft (44.2 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area1676.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,600 (2017)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00661

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