US Bridges

RTE 248 over Bennett Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.3 MI S JCT Rt 248 & 417 · Structure no. 000000001043160

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 248 over Bennett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 248 over Bennett Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesRTE 248
CrossesBennett Creek
Location3.3 MI S JCT Rt 248 & 417
RouteState Highway 248
Coordinates42.0965, -77.65752
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2020)
Projected traffic749 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 248 over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 248 over Bennett 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 248 over Bennett Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.