US Bridges

RTE 48 over Ox Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 2.5 MI S of Fulton · Structure no. 000000001026120

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 48 over Ox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 48 over Ox Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 6,139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,177 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 48
CrossesOx Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Fulton
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates43.26661, -76.38351
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,139 (2020)
Projected traffic6,177 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 48 over Ox Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 48 over Ox 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 48 over Ox Creek carry?

About 6,139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 48 over Ox Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 48 over Ox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.