RTE 12 over Cold Creek
FairJefferson County, New York · Watertown JCT State&hunt · Structure no. 000000001074490
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,128
- 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 5,128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,152 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 12 over Cold Creek carry?
About 5,128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12 over Cold Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12 over Cold Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.