US Bridges

Lake Shore Road over Muddy Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 2 Miles North of Farnham · Structure no. 000000003327480

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,277
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Road over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Shore Road over Muddy Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,817 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLake Shore Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2 Miles North of Farnham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.62393, -79.09434
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2020)
Projected traffic2,817 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore Road over Muddy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.