US Bridges

CR 98 over Bennetts Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.7 MI SW of Rexville · Structure no. 000000003334210

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 98 over Bennetts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 98 over Bennetts Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 98
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of Rexville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.0771, -77.67083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2021)
Projected traffic281 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 98 over Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 98 over Bennetts 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 98 over Bennetts Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 98 over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 98 over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.