US Bridges

RTE 48 over Tannery Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 2.3 MI N JCT SH 48 & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001026130

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,974
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 48 over Tannery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 48 over Tannery Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,974 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,827 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 48
CrossesTannery Creek
Location2.3 MI N JCT SH 48 & SH 3
RouteState Highway 48
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.34628, -76.43191
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,974 (2020)
Projected traffic4,827 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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$903,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 48 over Tannery Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 48 over Tannery 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 48 over Tannery Creek carry?

About 3,974 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 48 over Tannery Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 48 over Tannery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.