US Bridges

RTE 12 over Tioughnioga River

Fair

Broome County, New York · .1 M S Rt 79 · Structure no. 000000001009230

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,411
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Tioughnioga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Tioughnioga River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 9,411 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2041. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesTioughnioga River
Location.1 M S Rt 79
RouteState Highway 12
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23866, -75.84638
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,411 (2020)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Tioughnioga River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Tioughnioga River carry?

About 9,411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.