US Bridges

RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 5.7 MI N JCT SH365 & SH1 · Structure no. 000000001009519

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,456
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 9,456 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,199 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 12
CrossesCincinnati Creek
Location5.7 MI N JCT SH365 & SH1
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates43.36366, -75.21208
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,456 (2021)
Projected traffic10,199 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$794,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek carry?

About 9,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns RTE 12 over Cincinnati Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.