US Bridges

County Road 12 over S Br Catt Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .6 Mile SW of Otto · Structure no. 000000003322860

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,387
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over S Br Catt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12 over S Br Catt Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,387 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesS Br Catt Creek
Location.6 Mile SW of Otto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35081, -78.84004
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,387 (2018)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over S Br Catt Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over S Br Catt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over S Br Catt Creek carry?

About 1,387 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over S Br Catt Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over S Br Catt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.