US Bridges

RTE 12 over Negro Hollow

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.9 MI S JCT Rts 12 + 80 · Structure no. 000000001009410

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,144
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Negro Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Negro Hollow in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesNegro Hollow
Location1.9 MI S JCT Rts 12 + 80
RouteState Highway 12
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65371, -75.48849
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 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$854,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Negro Hollow built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Negro Hollow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Negro Hollow carry?

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

How long is RTE 12 over Negro Hollow?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Negro Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.