US Bridges

RTE 13 over Oneida Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 0.7 MI N JCT Rts 13 & 31 · Structure no. 000000001010610

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,978
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Oneida Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Oneida Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 years old, older 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 6,978 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,279 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13
CrossesOneida Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT Rts 13 & 31
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.16414, -75.73671
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,978 (2021)
Projected traffic7,279 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Oneida Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 13 over Oneida 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Oneida Creek carry?

About 6,978 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Oneida Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Oneida Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.