US Bridges

RTE 812 over Black Creek

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 0.1 MI S of Croghan · Structure no. 000000001018980

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,694
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 812 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 812 over Black Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,694 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,729 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 812
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Croghan
RouteState Highway 812
Coordinates43.88567, -75.39047
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,694 (2021)
Projected traffic3,729 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 812 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 812 over Black 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 812 over Black Creek carry?

About 3,694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 812 over Black Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 812 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.