US Bridges

RTE 12 over Mill Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.7 MI SW JCT Rt 12 + 220 · Structure no. 000000001009320

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,774
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Mill Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 4,774 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,819 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 12
CrossesMill Brook
Location1.7 MI SW JCT Rt 12 + 220
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates42.42879, -75.62357
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,774 (2021)
Projected traffic4,819 by 2041
Trucks23%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 12 over Mill Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Mill Brook carry?

About 4,774 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Mill Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.