RTE 12 over Otter Creek
FairJefferson County, New York · 0.4 MI SW JCT Rts 12 & 26 · Structure no. 000000001009780
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,089
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 12 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 12 over Otter Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,089 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,126 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 12 over Otter 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 12 over Otter Creek carry?
About 6,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.