US Bridges

County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus

FairPosted for load

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.8 Miles NE of Otto · Structure no. 000000003322890

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 6 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesS Br Cattaraugus
Location1.8 Miles NE of Otto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36539, -78.80111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

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

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

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

How long is County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over S Br Cattaraugus?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.