US Bridges

RTE 12 over Cranberry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 2.3 MI NE JCT 12 + 26B · Structure no. 000000001054500

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,633
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Cranberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 12 over Cranberry Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,633 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,649 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 12
CrossesCranberry Creek
Location2.3 MI NE JCT 12 + 26B
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates44.34573, -75.87263
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,633 (2018)
Projected traffic2,649 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Cranberry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 2,633 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 12 over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.