US Bridges

RTE 12 over Chenango River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · JCT RTE 12 + Chenango R · Structure no. 000000001009390

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,144
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Chenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,144 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,202 by 2041. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesChenango River
LocationJCT RTE 12 + Chenango R
RouteState Highway 12
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.61873, -75.51219
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,144 (2021)
Projected traffic6,202 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Chenango River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Chenango River carry?

About 6,144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Chenango River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Chenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.