US Bridges

County Route 12 over Spruce Mill Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 4 MI E of Exit 32 Off I87 · Structure no. 000000003302620

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
851
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Spruce Mill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 12 over Spruce Mill Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesSpruce Mill Brook
Location4 MI E of Exit 32 Off I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.30553, -73.48858
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2018)
Projected traffic887 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$379,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 12 over Spruce Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12 over Spruce Mill Brook 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 County Route 12 over Spruce Mill Brook carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12 over Spruce Mill Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Spruce Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.