US Bridges

CR12 over Trib of Elm Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 4.2 MI SW of Alfred · Structure no. 000000003357650

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
911
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR12 over Trib of Elm Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR12 over Trib of Elm Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 52 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 911 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR12
CrossesTrib of Elm Valley Creek
Location4.2 MI SW of Alfred
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20683, -77.83858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic911 (2018)
Projected traffic950 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$593,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR12 over Trib of Elm Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR12 over Trib of Elm Valley Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR12 over Trib of Elm Valley Creek carry?

About 911 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR12 over Trib of Elm Valley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR12 over Trib of Elm Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.