US Bridges

RTE 13A over Coy Glen Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 0.9 MI NE JCT Rts 13 &13A · Structure no. 000000001010690

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,298
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13A over Coy Glen Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying RTE 13A over Coy Glen Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,436 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13A
CrossesCoy Glen Creek
Location0.9 MI NE JCT Rts 13 &13A
RouteState Highway 13A
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4267, -76.52722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,298 (2021)
Projected traffic6,436 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13A over Coy Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13A over Coy Glen 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 13A over Coy Glen Creek carry?

About 5,298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13A over Coy Glen Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns RTE 13A over Coy Glen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.