US Bridges

RTE 13 over Enfield Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT Rts 13 & 34 · Structure no. 000000001010300

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,343
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Enfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Enfield Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 17,343 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,424 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13
CrossesEnfield Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT Rts 13 & 34
RouteState Highway 13
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39842, -76.54611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,343 (2021)
Projected traffic17,424 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Enfield Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Enfield 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Enfield Creek carry?

About 17,343 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Enfield Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Enfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.