US Bridges

RTE 12 over Canasawacta Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.2 MI S JCT SH 12 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000001009350

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Canasawacta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 12 over Canasawacta Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 16,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,870 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRTE 12
CrossesCanasawacta Creek
Location1.2 MI S JCT SH 12 & SH 2
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates42.51944, -75.52281
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,540 (2021)
Projected traffic16,870 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Canasawacta Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Canasawacta 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Canasawacta Creek carry?

About 16,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Canasawacta Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Canasawacta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.