Route 13 Connector
Carrying Route 13 Connector over Newton Creek
.6 MI W of SR 13, Chemung, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Route 13 Connector
The Route 13 Connector bridge in Chemung, New York carries Route 13 Connector over Newton Creek. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 72.5 meters (238 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Route 13 Connector compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2023
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 72.5 m (238 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 000000003371710
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Route 13 Connector is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Route 13 Connector against other structures in Chemung and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Route 13 Connector?
Route 13 Connector in Chemung, New York has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Route 13 Connector inspected?
Route 13 Connector's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Route 13 Connector is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Route 13 Connector?
Route 13 Connector has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Route 13 Connector?
Route 13 Connector is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Route 13 Connector and does age affect safety?
Route 13 Connector was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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