US Bridges

RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Crk

Good

Oneida County, New York · 5.1MI NW JCT Rts 69 & 13 · Structure no. 000000001010650

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,025
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Crk 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesW Branch Fish Crk
Location5.1MI NW JCT Rts 69 & 13
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates43.39427, -75.83104
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2020)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$778,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Crk 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 Crk carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Crk?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over W Branch Fish Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.