US Bridges

RTE 41 over Chenango River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · Rt 41 over Chenango River · Structure no. 000000001024810

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,649
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Chenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 41 over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 5,649 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,684 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 41
CrossesChenango River
LocationRt 41 over Chenango River
RouteState Highway 41
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32847, -75.76824
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,649 (2021)
Projected traffic5,684 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Chenango River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 41 over Chenango 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Chenango River carry?

About 5,649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Chenango River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Chenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.