US Bridges

RTE 13 over Cayuta Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.1 MI NE JCT RTE 13&224 · Structure no. 000000001010230

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,079
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Cayuta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Cayuta Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,079 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,155 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location0.1 MI NE JCT RTE 13&224
RouteState Highway 13
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29358, -76.71224
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,079 (2020)
Projected traffic8,155 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Cayuta Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Cayuta 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Cayuta Creek carry?

About 8,079 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.