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RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.9 MI S of Route 417 · Structure no. 000000001043180

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
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 2022, so it is 3 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 9 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 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 248
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location0.9 MI S of Route 417
RouteState Highway 248
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13, -77.64978
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2020)
Projected traffic749 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 248 over Bennetts 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 248 over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.