US Bridges

RTE 12 over Nine Mile Fdr Canl

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.4 MI S JCT SH 12 & SH2 · Structure no. 000000001009459

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,294
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Nine Mile Fdr Canl is a steel culvert carrying RTE 12 over Nine Mile Fdr Canl in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,294 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,103 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 12
CrossesNine Mile Fdr Canl
Location1.4 MI S JCT SH 12 & SH2
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates43.23751, -75.18201
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,294 (2020)
Projected traffic11,103 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Nine Mile Fdr Canl built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 12 over Nine Mile Fdr Canl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Nine Mile Fdr Canl carry?

About 10,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Nine Mile Fdr Canl?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE 12 over Nine Mile Fdr Canl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.