RTE 13 over Sixmile Creek
GoodTompkins County, New York · .1 MI S JCT SH 13 & SH 79 · Structure no. 000000001010350
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,382
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 13 over Sixmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Sixmile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 21,382 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,482 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 13 over Sixmile Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 13 over Sixmile 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 13 over Sixmile Creek carry?
About 21,382 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 13 over Sixmile Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 13 over Sixmile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.