US Bridges

RTE 12 over Crooked Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3.8 M SW JCT RTE 12 + 6 · Structure no. 000000001009790

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Crooked Creek in St. Lawrence 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3.8 M SW JCT RTE 12 + 6
RouteState Highway 12
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.40197, -75.80226
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2021)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 12 over Crooked 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.