RTE 12E over Shaver Creek
PoorJefferson County, New York · 11.8 MI NW Rts 12E + 180 · Structure no. 000000001010140
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,637
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 12E over Shaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12E over Shaver Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,637 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 12E over Shaver Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 12E over Shaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 12E over Shaver Creek carry?
About 2,637 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12E over Shaver Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12E over Shaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.