US Bridges

RTE 13 over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Madison County, New York · 07MI N JCT Rts 5+13 · Structure no. 000000004010580

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,399
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying RTE 13 over Old Erie Canal in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 97 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 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 10,399 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,632 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13
CrossesOld Erie Canal
Location07MI N JCT Rts 5+13
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07924, -75.75125
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,399 (2020)
Projected traffic12,632 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is RTE 13 over Old Erie Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 10,399 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.