US Bridges

RTE 12E over Horse Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · Village of Chaumont · Structure no. 000000001010110

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,741
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12E over Horse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying RTE 12E over Horse Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 4,741 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12E
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationVillage of Chaumont
RouteState Highway 12E
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.06594, -76.12837
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,741 (2018)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12E over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12E over Horse 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 12E over Horse Creek carry?

About 4,741 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12E over Horse Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12E over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.