US Bridges

County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus Creek

FairPosted for load

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.5 Miles NE of Otto · Structure no. 000000003322880

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesS Br Cattaraugus Creek
Location1.5 Miles NE of Otto
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36338, -78.80534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2018)
Projected traffic853 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus Creek 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 July 2024.

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

About 845 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.