US Bridges

RTE 13 over Fall Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · .6 MI NW JCT SH 13 & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001010400

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,935
2019 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 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,935 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,995 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 13
CrossesFall Creek
Location.6 MI NW JCT SH 13 & SH 3
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.47164, -76.41959
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,935 (2019)
Projected traffic12,995 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over Fall Creek carry?

About 12,935 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.