US Bridges

County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .2 Mile South of Otto · Structure no. 000000003322870

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,387
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 34 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 1,387 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesS Br Cattaraugus
Location.2 Mile South of Otto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35355, -78.83367
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus 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 March 2023.

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

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

How long is County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.