US Bridges

RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 7.1 MI NW JCT SH 7 & SH 4 · Structure no. 000000001024800

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
687
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 41
CrossesWilkins Brook
Location7.1 MI NW JCT SH 7 & SH 4
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates42.30374, -75.59784
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2018)
Projected traffic716 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$712,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 June 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Wilkins Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.