RTE 248 over Bennett Creek
FairSteuben County, New York · 0.4 MI SW of Rexville · Structure no. 000000001043150
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 248 over Bennett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 248 over Bennett Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 99 years old, older 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is RTE 248 over Bennett 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 248 over Bennett Creek carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.