Route 12 over Shetucket River

Fair Condition87 years old5,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
LocationNorwich-lisbon Town Line
CarriesRoute 12
CrossesShetucket River
Coordinates41.55810, -72.04525

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length274.6 ft (83.7 m)
Max Span106.0 ft (32.3 m)
Deck Width39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Deck Area1012.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00663

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