US Bridges

RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Tributary

Good

Cortland County, New York · 3.6 MI NE JCT SH 13 & I81 · Structure no. 000000001010440

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,958
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Tributary in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesTioughnioga Tributary
Location3.6 MI NE JCT SH 13 & I81
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.64932, -76.12376
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,958 (2020)
Projected traffic2,976 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Tributary carry?

About 2,958 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.