Brooklyn Street over Murder Creek
GoodErie County, New York · 1.4 MI N JCT SH 5 & SH 93 · Structure no. 000000003362090
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brooklyn Street over Murder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooklyn Street over Murder Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 68 years old, older 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brooklyn Street over Murder Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Brooklyn Street over Murder 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Brooklyn Street over Murder Creek carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brooklyn Street over Murder Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Brooklyn Street over Murder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.