US Bridges

RTE 41 over Willet Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 1.6 MI E JCT SH 41 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000001024850

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
681
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Willet Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 41 over Willet Creek in Cortland 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 41
CrossesWillet Creek
Location1.6 MI E JCT SH 41 & SH 2
RouteState Highway 41
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4695, -75.89374
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2018)
Projected traffic952 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Willet Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 41 over Willet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Willet Creek carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Willet Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Willet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.