RTE 13 over Newtown Creek
FairChemung County, New York · .4 MI S JCT SR 13 & SR 22 · Structure no. 000000001010190
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,651
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 13 over Newtown Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 8,651 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,691 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 13 over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is RTE 13 over Newtown 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 13 over Newtown Creek carry?
About 8,651 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 13 over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 13 over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.