RTE 12 over Chippewa Creek
GoodSt. Lawrence County, New York · 1.2 M N JCT RTE 12 + 6 · Structure no. 000000001009800
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,289
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 12 over Chippewa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Chippewa Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 12 over Chippewa Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 12 over Chippewa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 12 over Chippewa Creek carry?
About 1,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12 over Chippewa Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12 over Chippewa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.