US Bridges

RTE 12 over Cold Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 4.2 MI N JCT SH 12 & SH23 · Structure no. 000000001054480

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 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 frame carrying RTE 12 over Cold Brook 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 8,046 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,206 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesCold Brook
Location4.2 MI N JCT SH 12 & SH23
RouteState Highway 12
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59431, -75.52979
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,046 (2013)
Projected traffic8,206 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Cold Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 12 over Cold 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 June 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.