US Bridges

RTE 13 over Access Road Barge Canal

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2.4 MI.S.JCT.RTES.13+49 · Structure no. 000000004010620

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Access Road Barge Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Access Road Barge Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 7,448 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,769 by 2041. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesAccess Road Barge Canal
Location2.4 MI.S.JCT.RTES.13+49
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates43.19541, -75.72854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,448 (2021)
Projected traffic7,769 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Access Road Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 13 over Access Road Barge 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Access Road Barge Canal carry?

About 7,448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Access Road Barge Canal?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Access Road Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.