US Bridges

RTE 41 over Factory Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 41 +281 · Structure no. 000000001024930

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,382
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Factory Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 41 over Factory Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,382 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,728 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 41
CrossesFactory Creek
Location0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 41 +281
RouteState Highway 41
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65379, -76.19787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,382 (2018)
Projected traffic4,728 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Factory Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 41 over Factory 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Factory Creek carry?

About 3,382 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41 over Factory Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41 over Factory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.