US Bridges

RTE 12E over French Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 0.3 MI SW Rts 12E + 12 · Structure no. 000000001010160

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,737
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12E over French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12E over French Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 3,737 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12E
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.3 MI SW Rts 12E + 12
RouteState Highway 12E
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.23235, -76.08921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,737 (2020)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$985,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12E over French Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 12E over French 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12E over French Creek carry?

About 3,737 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12E over French Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12E over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.