RTE 13 over Virgil Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 13 & 38 · Structure no. 000000001010410
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,135
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 13 over Virgil Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 13 over Virgil Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 10,135 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,479 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 13 over Virgil Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 13 over Virgil Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 13 over Virgil Creek carry?
About 10,135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is RTE 13 over Virgil Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 13 over Virgil Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.