RTE 12E over Three Mile Creek
FairJefferson County, New York · 8.2 MI NW Rts 12E + 180 · Structure no. 000000001010130
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,637
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 12E over Three Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 12E over Three Mile Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 2,637 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 12E over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 12E over Three Mile 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 12E over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 2,637 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12E over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12E over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.