RTE 13 over Buttermilk Creek
GoodTompkins County, New York · 0.3 MI NE JCT Rts 13 &13A · Structure no. 000000001010330
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,743
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 13 over Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 13 over Buttermilk 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,743 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,826 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 13 over Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 13 over Buttermilk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 13 over Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 17,743 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 13 over Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 13 over Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.