US Bridges

RTE 13 over Haights Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 6.6 MI NE JCT Rts 13+I-81 · Structure no. 000000001010460

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,299
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Haights Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 13 over Haights Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,319 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesHaights Creek
Location6.6 MI NE JCT Rts 13+I-81
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.67573, -76.07787
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2020)
Projected traffic3,319 by 2041
Trucks15%
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$735,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Haights Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 13 over Haights 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Haights Creek carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Haights Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Haights Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.