US Bridges

County Road 41 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Lewis County, New York · 1.3 MI North of Glenfield · Structure no. 000000003339830

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
748
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 41 over Whetstone Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,047 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location1.3 MI North of Glenfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.72659, -75.40537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2015)
Projected traffic1,047 by 2035
Trucks4%
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

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$941,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 41 over Whetstone Creek 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 2024.

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

About 748 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.