US Bridges

County Road 41 over Tallette Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 6.5 MI NE of Columbus · Structure no. 000000003351360

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Tallette Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 41 over Tallette Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 81 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesTallette Creek
Location6.5 MI NE of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74023, -75.3331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic218 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Tallette Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 41 over Tallette 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Tallette Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Tallette Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Tallette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.