US Bridges

RTE 41 over Cornell Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts I88 & 41 · Structure no. 000000001024740

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Cornell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 41 over Cornell Creek in Broome 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 41
CrossesCornell Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts I88 & 41
RouteState Highway 41
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19404, -75.54275
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2020)
Projected traffic812 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$429,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Cornell Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 41 over Cornell 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Cornell Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Cornell Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 41 over Cornell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.