US Bridges

County Road 12 over Dykeman Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 3 MI NE of Central Square · Structure no. 000000003313550

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,499
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Dykeman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12 over Dykeman Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 29 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 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 1,499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,099 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesDykeman Creek
Location3 MI NE of Central Square
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.32281, -76.11683
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,499 (2020)
Projected traffic2,099 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Dykeman Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is County Road 12 over Dykeman 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Dykeman Creek carry?

About 1,499 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Dykeman Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Dykeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.