US Bridges

RTE 13 over Morgan Hill Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT Rts 13 + 91 · Structure no. 000000001010490

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,869
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Morgan Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 13 over Morgan Hill Creek 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 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 1,869 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesMorgan Hill Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT Rts 13 + 91
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.71221, -76.00308
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,869 (2020)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
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$608,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Morgan Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 13 over Morgan Hill 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 Morgan Hill Creek carry?

About 1,869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Morgan Hill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Morgan Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.