US Bridges

RTE 248 over Bennett Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.9 MI S of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000001043170

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 248 over Bennett Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 248 over Bennett Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 718 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 248
CrossesBennett Creek
Location0.9 MI S of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 248
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12411, -77.65146
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed41.6 mi (67 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 248 over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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 July 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 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.