US Bridges

CR 41 over Oriskany Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · Solsville · Structure no. 000000003308890

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,355
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 41 over Oriskany Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 41 over Oriskany Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 136 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 1,355 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,897 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 41
CrossesOriskany Creek
LocationSolsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90983, -75.51773
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,355 (2019)
Projected traffic1,897 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$233,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 41 over Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is CR 41 over Oriskany 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 41 over Oriskany Creek carry?

About 1,355 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 41 over Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 41 over Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.