US Bridges

RTE 13 over Labrador Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rts 13 & 91 · Structure no. 000000001010480

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,299
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Labrador Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 13 over Labrador Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesLabrador Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT Rts 13 & 91
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.71194, -76.0306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 and pedestrian
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Labrador Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Labrador 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Labrador Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 13 over Labrador Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Labrador Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.