US Bridges

RTE 13 over Chittenango Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 3 MI N JCT US 20 & SH 13 · Structure no. 000000001010560

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
729
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Chittenango Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 13 over Chittenango Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesChittenango Creek
Location3 MI N JCT US 20 & SH 13
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.97795, -75.84136
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2018)
Projected traffic760 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Chittenango Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Chittenango 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Chittenango Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Chittenango Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Chittenango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.