US Bridges

RTE 12 over Fly Meadow Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.8 MI NE JCT Rt 12 + 220 · Structure no. 000000001009330

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Fly Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Fly Meadow Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 78 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,410 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 12
CrossesFly Meadow Creek
Location1.8 MI NE JCT Rt 12 + 220
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates42.46086, -75.57434
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2020)
Projected traffic6,410 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Fly Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 12 over Fly Meadow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Fly Meadow Creek carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Fly Meadow Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Fly Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.