RTE 5 over Muddy Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 0.8 MI NE JCT Rts 5 & 249 · Structure no. 000000001001350
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,876
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Muddy Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,876 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,931 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 5,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.