RTE 13 over Pony Hollow Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · 0.6 MI NE 13 +schuyler Cl · Structure no. 000000001010250
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,214
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 13 over Pony Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 13 over Pony Hollow Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,214 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,459 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 13 over Pony Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 13 over Pony Hollow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 13 over Pony Hollow Creek carry?
About 7,214 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 13 over Pony Hollow Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 13 over Pony Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.