US Bridges

RTE 41 over Marsh Creek

Poor

Broome County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rts 41 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001024730

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Marsh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 41 over Marsh Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 789 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 41
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT Rts 41 + 17
RouteState Highway 41
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05825, -75.49494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2020)
Projected traffic823 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$797,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 41 over Marsh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.