US Bridges

County Road 12 over SB Cattaraugus Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .1 Mile N of East Otto · Structure no. 000000003321070

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,735
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over SB Cattaraugus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 12 over SB Cattaraugus Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesSB Cattaraugus Creek
Location.1 Mile N of East Otto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39201, -78.75501
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,735 (2020)
Projected traffic1,752 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over SB Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over SB Cattaraugus 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over SB Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 1,735 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over SB Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over SB Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.