US Bridges

RTE 13X over RTE 34

Good

Tompkins County, New York · Int of Rts 13 & 34 & 96 · Structure no. 000000001077110

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,214
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13X over RTE 34 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13X over RTE 34 in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 7,214 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,459 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 13X
CrossesRTE 34
LocationInt of Rts 13 & 34 & 96
RouteState Highway 13X
Coordinates42.39571, -76.54632
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,214 (2020)
Projected traffic7,459 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13X over RTE 34 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13X over RTE 34 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 13X over RTE 34 carry?

About 7,214 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13X over RTE 34?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13X over RTE 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.