US Bridges

RTE 12A over Chenango River

Fair

Broome County, New York · Jct.Rte 12A & Chenango R. · Structure no. 000000001009830

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
502 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,332
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12A over Chenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12A over Chenango River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13,332 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,598 by 2041. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12A
CrossesChenango River
LocationJct.Rte 12A & Chenango R.
RouteState Highway 12A
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16504, -75.87287
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,332 (2020)
Projected traffic13,598 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$13.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12A over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12A over Chenango 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12A over Chenango River carry?

About 13,332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12A over Chenango River?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12A over Chenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.