RTE 248 over Bennett Creek
FairSteuben County, New York · 3.8 MI N of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000001043210
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,278
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 248 over Bennett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 248 over Bennett Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 248 over Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
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 April 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 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.