RTE 12B over Oriskany Creek
PoorPosted for loadOneida County, New York · .2 MI E JCT Rts 12B & 233 · Structure no. 000000001009890
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,247
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 12B over Oriskany Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 12B over Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 97 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,266 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 12B over Oriskany Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is RTE 12B over Oriskany Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 12B over Oriskany Creek carry?
About 4,247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 12B over Oriskany Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 12B over Oriskany Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.