US Bridges

RTE 12 over Philomel Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT I81 · Structure no. 000000001009690

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,302
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Philomel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 12 over Philomel Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,302 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,655 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 12
CrossesPhilomel Creek
Location0.6 MI N JCT I81
RouteState Highway 12
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.00956, -75.92457
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,302 (2021)
Projected traffic7,655 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$690,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Philomel Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Philomel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Philomel Creek carry?

About 6,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Philomel Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Philomel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.