US Bridges

RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 07 MI SW JCT Rts 80&13 · Structure no. 000000001010520

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13
CrossesTioughnioga Creek
Location07 MI SW JCT Rts 80&13
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8039, -75.84014
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$902,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 June 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns RTE 13 over Tioughnioga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.