US Bridges

County Road 41 over Catskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1 MI N Hamlet Cairo · Structure no. 000000003303300

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,049
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Catskill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 41 over Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,049 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2041. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesCatskill Creek
Location1 MI N Hamlet Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31383, -73.99578
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,049 (2021)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Catskill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 41 over Catskill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Catskill Creek carry?

About 1,049 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Catskill Creek?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Catskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.