US Bridges

RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 5MI SW JCT Rtes 80 & 13 · Structure no. 000000001010510

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,121
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13
CrossesTioughnioga Creek
Location5MI SW JCT Rtes 80 & 13
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75967, -75.88431
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2020)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$805,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.