US Bridges

RTE 13 over Kenney Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT Rts 13 + 91 · Structure no. 000000001010470

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,299
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Kenney Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 13 over Kenney Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesKenney Brook
Location1.5 MI S JCT Rts 13 + 91
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.6962, -76.04606
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Kenney Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Kenney Brook 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 RTE 13 over Kenney Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 13 over Kenney Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Kenney Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.