US Bridges

County Road 13 over Banfield Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 3.9 MI SE of Cayuta · Structure no. 000000003332300

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Banfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 13 over Banfield Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesBanfield Creek
Location3.9 MI SE of Cayuta
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.26264, -76.62696
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2021)
Projected traffic321 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$467,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Banfield Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Banfield 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Banfield Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Banfield Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Banfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.