US Bridges

RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 4.7 MI NW JCT SH 41 & SH · Structure no. 000000001024790

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
687
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook 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 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 41
CrossesWilkins Brook
Location4.7 MI NW JCT SH 41 & SH
RouteState Highway 41
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28885, -75.5601
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 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 traffic687 (2018)
Projected traffic716 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.