RTE 12 over Philomel Creek
FairJefferson County, New York · 2.4 MI W JCT 12F & I81 · Structure no. 000000001010090
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,189
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County 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 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 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 3,189 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,873 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 12 over Philomel Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is RTE 12 over Philomel 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 12 over Philomel Creek carry?
About 3,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12 over Philomel Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12 over Philomel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.