US Bridges

CR 13 over Cadman Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 2.8 MI NW NY29<NY147 · Structure no. 000000003304740

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Cadman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 13 over Cadman Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesCadman Creek
Location2.8 MI NW NY29<NY147
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08859, -74.07807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2017)
Projected traffic1,379 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Cadman Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Cadman 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Cadman Creek carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Cadman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns CR 13 over Cadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.