US Bridges

RTE 12 over Bowman Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · 3.9 MI SW JCT Rt 12 + 220 · Structure no. 000000001009310

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,061
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Bowman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Bowman Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,061 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,099 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesBowman Creek
Location3.9 MI SW JCT Rt 12 + 220
RouteState Highway 12
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.40305, -75.63519
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,061 (2020)
Projected traffic4,099 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RTE 12 over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Bowman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Bowman Creek carry?

About 4,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.