US Bridges

Triphammer Road over 13 13 36033021 RTE 13

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 1.9 MI E JCT SH 13 & SH34 · Structure no. 000000001093720

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,106
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triphammer Road over 13 13 36033021 RTE 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Triphammer Road over 13 13 36033021 RTE 13 in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 13,106 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,921 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTriphammer Road
Crosses13 13 36033021 RTE 13
Location1.9 MI E JCT SH 13 & SH34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48099, -76.48381
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,106 (2009)
Projected traffic15,921 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Triphammer Road over 13 13 36033021 RTE 13 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Triphammer Road over 13 13 36033021 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Triphammer Road over 13 13 36033021 RTE 13 carry?

About 13,106 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Triphammer Road over 13 13 36033021 RTE 13?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Triphammer Road over 13 13 36033021 RTE 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.