US Bridges

RTE 248 over Woodward Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.9 MI N of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000001043190

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,278
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 248 over Woodward Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 248 over Woodward Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 64 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 248
CrossesWoodward Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 248
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14772, -77.64356
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2018)
Projected traffic1,333 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed81.4 mi (131 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 Woodward Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE 248 over Woodward 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 248 over Woodward Creek carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 248 over Woodward Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 248 over Woodward Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.