US Bridges

Rapids Road over Murder Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3 Miles NW of Akron · Structure no. 000000003326260

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
912
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapids Road over Murder Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rapids Road over Murder Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 912 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRapids Road
CrossesMurder Creek
Location3 Miles NW of Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05264, -78.5303
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2020)
Projected traffic1,277 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$408,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rapids Road over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapids Road over Murder 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rapids Road over Murder Creek carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rapids Road over Murder Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rapids Road over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.