Akron-Crittenden over Murder Creek
FairErie County, New York · SE Corner of Akron · Structure no. 000000003326450
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,986
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Akron-Crittenden over Murder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Akron-Crittenden over Murder Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 3,986 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Akron-Crittenden over Murder Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Akron-Crittenden 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Akron-Crittenden over Murder Creek carry?
About 3,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Akron-Crittenden over Murder Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Akron-Crittenden over Murder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.