US Bridges

RTE 12 over Cold Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · Watertown State&gifford · Structure no. 000000001074480

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,991
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Cold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 12 over Cold Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8,991 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,033 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesCold Creek
LocationWatertown State&gifford
RouteState Highway 12
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.96476, -75.87514
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,991 (2020)
Projected traffic9,033 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$795,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Cold 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 12 over Cold Creek carry?

About 8,991 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.