State Street over Murder Creek
PoorClosed to trafficErie County, New York · 1.5 MI NE JCT 935 · Structure no. 000000003328800
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Street over Murder Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying State Street over Murder Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 years old, older 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 19 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Street over Murder Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is State Street over Murder 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Street over Murder Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is State Street over Murder Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns State Street over Murder Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.