US Bridges

Old State RTE 48 over Tannery Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Oswego County, New York · 800 Ft Off RT48 in Granby · Structure no. 000000002208810

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RTE 48 over Tannery Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old State RTE 48 over Tannery Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld State RTE 48
CrossesTannery Creek
Location800 Ft Off RT48 in Granby
Coordinates43.34699, -76.43292
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State RTE 48 over Tannery Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State RTE 48 over Tannery 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 Old State RTE 48 over Tannery Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old State RTE 48 over Tannery Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Old State RTE 48 over Tannery Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.