US Bridges

County Road 12 over Butternut Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 0.3 MI W of New Lisbon · Structure no. 000000003353940

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 12 over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2037. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesButternut Creek
Location0.3 MI W of New Lisbon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.58923, -75.19317
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2017)
Projected traffic689 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Butternut 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 August 2023.

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

About 492 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.