US Bridges

County Road 12 over Otselic River

Poor

Chenango County, New York · 0.1 MI North of Pitcher · Structure no. 000000003351290

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Otselic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 12 over Otselic River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesOtselic River
Location0.1 MI North of Pitcher
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.58232, -75.86475
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2016)
Projected traffic678 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Otselic River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Otselic River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Otselic River carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Otselic River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Otselic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.