US Bridges

County Road 13 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 4.3 MI E of Cayuta · Structure no. 000000003357500

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Jackson Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 13 over Jackson Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesJackson Creek
Location4.3 MI E of Cayuta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26716, -76.6242
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Jackson 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 March 2024.

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

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

How long is County Road 13 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns County Road 13 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.