RTE 12 over Mill Creek
PoorLewis County, New York · 6.5 MI NW JCT RTE 177+12 · Structure no. 000000001069580
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,290
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 12 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 12 over Mill Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,311 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 12 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 12 over Mill Creek carry?
About 2,290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.