US Bridges

RTE 41 over Factory Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT Rts 41 & 281 · Structure no. 000000001024920

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Factory Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 41 over Factory Brook 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 41
CrossesFactory Brook
Location0.1 MI E JCT Rts 41 & 281
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates42.64423, -76.18705
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2021)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$787,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Factory Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 41 over Factory Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Factory Brook carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Factory Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Factory Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.