US Bridges

County Road 13 over Nanticoke Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.7 MI S of West Corners · Structure no. 000000003349780

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,691
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Nanticoke Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 13 over Nanticoke Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 68 years old, older 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 3,691 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,566 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesNanticoke Creek
Location2.7 MI S of West Corners
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14903, -76.06658
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,691 (2020)
Projected traffic4,566 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Nanticoke Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 13 over Nanticoke 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 3,691 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.