RTE 12 over Elm Flats Creek
FairJefferson County, New York · 5.4 Mi.S.Clayton on RT.12 · Structure no. 000000001009740
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,842
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 12 over Elm Flats Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 12 over Elm Flats Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,964 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 12 over Elm Flats Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 12 over Elm Flats 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 12 over Elm Flats Creek carry?
About 2,842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12 over Elm Flats Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12 over Elm Flats Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.