US Bridges

RTE 12 over Kelsey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1 Mile SE JCT I81 & SH 12 · Structure no. 000000001009670

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,421
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Kelsey Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 12 over Kelsey Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7,421 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,015 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesKelsey Creek
Location1 Mile SE JCT I81 & SH 12
RouteState Highway 12
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.99066, -75.91553
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,421 (2020)
Projected traffic9,015 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Kelsey 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 7,421 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.