Route 12 over Quinebaug River

Fair Condition96 years old8,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Location.1 Mi North Of Route 138
CarriesRoute 12
CrossesQuinebaug River
Coordinates41.60214, -71.98713

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length379.9 ft (115.8 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Area1378.0 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,200 (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 Number05643

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