US Bridges

RTE 248 over Purdy Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · South End of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000001060590

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,544
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 248 over Purdy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 248 over Purdy Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,544 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,697 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 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
CrossesPurdy Creek
LocationSouth End of Canisteo
RouteState Highway 248
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26014, -77.61216
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,544 (2018)
Projected traffic3,697 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 248 over Purdy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 248 over Purdy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 248 over Purdy Creek carry?

About 3,544 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 248 over Purdy Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 248 over Purdy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.