US Bridges

RTE 41 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · JCT RTE 41+SUSQUEHANNA R · Structure no. 000000001024760

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,823
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Susquehanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 41 over Susquehanna River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 77 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 2,823 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,944 by 2041. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 41
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationJCT RTE 41+SUSQUEHANNA R
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates42.22781, -75.52368
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,823 (2021)
Projected traffic2,944 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE 41 over Susquehanna River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 2,823 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.