US Bridges

RTE 248 over Bennett Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 6.7 MI N of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000001043230

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
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 1974 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 51 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 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 248
CrossesBennett Creek
Location6.7 MI N of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 248
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19712, -77.61797
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2020)
Projected traffic1,285 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 248 over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 248 over Bennett Creek carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 248 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.