US Bridges

RTE 41 over Fly Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 41 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001094030

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Fly Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 41 over Fly Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 41
CrossesFly Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 41 + 17
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates42.04985, -75.49651
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$826,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 41 over Fly 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Fly Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 41 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.