US Bridges

RTE 248 over Fall Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 2.6 MI S of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000001043250

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,232
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 248 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 248 over Fall Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

CarriesRTE 248
CrossesFall Creek
Location2.6 MI S of Canisteo
RouteState Highway 248
Coordinates42.23627, -77.61013
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 248 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 248 over Fall 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 Fall Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 248 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 248 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.