US Bridges

RTE 41 over Cornell Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · 2.0 MI S JCT Rts 41 + 7 · Structure no. 000000001024750

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,346
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Cornell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 41 over Cornell Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,346 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,884 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 41
CrossesCornell Creek
Location2.0 MI S JCT Rts 41 + 7
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates42.2062, -75.53641
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,346 (2019)
Projected traffic1,884 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Cornell Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 41 over Cornell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Cornell Creek carry?

About 1,346 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Cornell Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Cornell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.