US Bridges

RTE 41 over Trib Trout Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 6 MI East JCT SH 41 & I81 · Structure no. 000000001024880

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,362
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Trib Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 41 over Trib Trout Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,382 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 41
CrossesTrib Trout Brook
Location6 MI East JCT SH 41 & I81
RouteState Highway 41
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.597, -76.01646
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,362 (2020)
Projected traffic3,382 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$889,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Trib Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 41 over Trib Trout 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Trib Trout Brook carry?

About 3,362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Trib Trout Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Trib Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.