US Bridges

RTE 41 over Birdsall Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 5.3 MI SE JCT Rt 41 + 220 · Structure no. 000000001024820

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,331
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Birdsall Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 41 over Birdsall Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 41
CrossesBirdsall Creek
Location5.3 MI SE JCT Rt 41 + 220
RouteState Highway 41
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33952, -75.77201
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2021)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Birdsall Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 41 over Birdsall Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Birdsall Creek carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Birdsall Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Birdsall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.