US Bridges

RTE 12A over Thomas Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · .3 MI E JCT SH 12 & SH 12 · Structure no. 000000001009810

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,162
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12A over Thomas Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 12A over Thomas Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 13,162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,425 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE 12A
CrossesThomas Creek
Location.3 MI E JCT SH 12 & SH 12
RouteState Highway 12A
Coordinates42.16884, -75.88191
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,162 (2015)
Projected traffic13,425 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12A over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12A over Thomas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 12A over Thomas Creek carry?

About 13,162 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12A over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12A over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.