US Bridges

RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.8 MI N JCT Rts 12 & 28 · Structure no. 000000001009479

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,501
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,501 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,326 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesCincinnati Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT Rts 12 & 28
RouteState Highway 12
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27037, -75.18449
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,501 (2020)
Projected traffic11,326 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek 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 Cincinnati Creek carry?

About 10,501 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.