US Bridges

RTE 13 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · JCT Rts 13 & 13A · Structure no. 000000001010320

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
498 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,178 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,263 by 2041. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13
CrossesNorfolk Southern Cayuga
LocationJCT Rts 13 & 13A
RouteState Highway 13
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41486, -76.53046
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,178 (2021)
Projected traffic18,263 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga carry?

About 18,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.