US Bridges

RTE 248 over Bennett Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.4 MI N of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000001043200

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,278
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 248 over Bennett Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 248 over Bennett Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 248
CrossesBennett Creek
Location1.4 MI N of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 248
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15614, -77.63746
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 248 over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 248 over Bennett Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.