US Bridges

Greenbush Road over Murder Creek Trib

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.1 MI NW of Akron · Structure no. 000000002213370

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbush Road over Murder Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Greenbush Road over Murder Creek Trib in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenbush Road
CrossesMurder Creek Trib
Location3.1 MI NW of Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06012, -78.52968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2021)
Projected traffic276 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenbush Road over Murder Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbush Road over Murder Creek Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Greenbush Road over Murder Creek Trib carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenbush Road over Murder Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Greenbush Road over Murder Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.