US Bridges

RTE 41 over Factory Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1.4 MI NW JCT Rts 41 +281 · Structure no. 000000001093730

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,382
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41 over Factory Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 41 over Factory Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,382 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,184 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 41
CrossesFactory Brook
Location1.4 MI NW JCT Rts 41 +281
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates42.66116, -76.20499
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,382 (2018)
Projected traffic4,184 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$398,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41 over Factory Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 41 over Factory Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 41 over Factory Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RTE 41 over Factory Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.