US Bridges

RTE 13 over Fall Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 0.6 MI S JCT Rts 13 + 34 · Structure no. 000000001010370

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,683
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over Fall 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 31,683 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,276 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesFall Creek
Location0.6 MI S JCT Rts 13 + 34
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.45478, -76.50072
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,683 (2011)
Projected traffic41,276 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over Fall 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Fall Creek carry?

About 31,683 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.