US Bridges

RTE 13 over Limestone Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 5.8 MI S JCT Rts 20 & 13 · Structure no. 000000001053760

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,745
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Limestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Limestone Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,762 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location5.8 MI S JCT Rts 20 & 13
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.85154, -75.86356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,745 (2020)
Projected traffic2,762 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$776,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Limestone 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 2,745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.