US Bridges

CR 13 over Hans Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 6 MI S of Edinburg · Structure no. 000000003304750

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Hans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 13 over Hans Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesHans Creek
Location6 MI S of Edinburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12778, -74.10237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$847,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Hans Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 13 over Hans Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Hans Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 13 over Hans Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Hans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.