US Bridges

RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.4 MI N of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000001012550

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
908
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek in Steuben 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 908 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 248
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 248
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14004, -77.64637
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2020)
Projected traffic947 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 248 over Bennetts 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 RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.