US Bridges

RTE 12B over Handsome Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · .1 MI NW JCT SH 12B & SH · Structure no. 000000001009840

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,239
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12B over Handsome Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12B over Handsome Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,239 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,265 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12B
CrossesHandsome Brook
Location.1 MI NW JCT SH 12B & SH
RouteState Highway 12B
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69063, -75.50383
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,239 (2018)
Projected traffic4,265 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 12B over Handsome Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12B over Handsome Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 12B over Handsome Brook carry?

About 4,239 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12B over Handsome Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12B over Handsome Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.