RTE 12 over Cold Brook
PoorChenango County, New York · 4.5 MI N JCT Rts 12 + 23 · Structure no. 000000001009360
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,046
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 12 over Cold Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 12 over Cold Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,046 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,206 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 12 over Cold Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 12 over Cold Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 12 over Cold Brook carry?
About 8,046 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12 over Cold Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12 over Cold Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.