US Bridges

RTE 13 over Fish Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 1.9 MI W JCT 13&ONEIDA Cl · Structure no. 000000001010670

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,475
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Fish Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.9 MI W JCT 13&ONEIDA Cl
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates43.42141, -75.88097
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2017)
Projected traffic1,484 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Fish 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.