US Bridges

RTE 12 over Chaumont River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 4.5 MI NW of RT12 & 180 · Structure no. 000000001009730

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,842
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Chaumont River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 12 over Chaumont River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,964 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 12
CrossesChaumont River
Location4.5 MI NW of RT12 & 180
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates44.13966, -76.06654
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,842 (2020)
Projected traffic2,964 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Chaumont River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Chaumont River 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 Chaumont River carry?

About 2,842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Chaumont River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Chaumont River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.