US Bridges

Cayuga Heights Roa over 13 13 36033012 RTE 13

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT SH 13 & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001010390

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,791
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cayuga Heights Roa over 13 13 36033012 RTE 13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cayuga Heights Roa over 13 13 36033012 RTE 13 in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,216 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCayuga Heights Roa
Crosses13 13 36033012 RTE 13
Location1.1 MI N JCT SH 13 & SH 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47805, -76.49928
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2020)
Projected traffic2,216 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cayuga Heights Roa over 13 13 36033012 RTE 13 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Cayuga Heights Roa over 13 13 36033012 RTE 13 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 Cayuga Heights Roa over 13 13 36033012 RTE 13 carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cayuga Heights Roa over 13 13 36033012 RTE 13?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cayuga Heights Roa over 13 13 36033012 RTE 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.