US Bridges

RTE 13 over Tioughnioga River

Fair

Cortland County, New York · .1 MI S JCT Rts 13 + I-81 · Structure no. 000000001010420

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,854
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Tioughnioga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 13 over Tioughnioga River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 15,854 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,259 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesTioughnioga River
Location.1 MI S JCT Rts 13 + I-81
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.60759, -76.16691
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,854 (2020)
Projected traffic19,259 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Tioughnioga River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Tioughnioga River carry?

About 15,854 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.