US Bridges

RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Ck

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1 MI S JCT SH 69 & SH 13 · Structure no. 000000001010630

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,116
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Ck in Oneida 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 6,116 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesW Branch Fish Ck
Location1 MI S JCT SH 69 & SH 13
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates43.33199, -75.74763
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,116 (2020)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 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 W Branch Fish Ck built?

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

What condition is RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Ck carry?

About 6,116 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Ck?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.