US Bridges

RTE 13 over Carter Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 2.6 MI NE 13 +schuyler Cl · Structure no. 000000001010290

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,214
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Carter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 13 over Carter Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 7,214 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,459 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13
CrossesCarter Creek
Location2.6 MI NE 13 +schuyler Cl
RouteState Highway 13
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3231, -76.65853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,214 (2020)
Projected traffic7,459 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Carter 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Carter Creek carry?

About 7,214 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.