RTE 248 over Cryder Creek
PoorAllegany County, New York · At Whitesville · Structure no. 000000001043130
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,319
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 248 over Cryder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 248 over Cryder Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 248 over Cryder Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 248 over Cryder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 248 over Cryder Creek carry?
About 1,319 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 248 over Cryder Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 248 over Cryder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.