US Bridges

Akron Pk Serv RD over Murder Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · In Akron Falls County Prk · Structure no. 000000003362100

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Akron Pk Serv RD over Murder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Akron Pk Serv RD over Murder Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAkron Pk Serv RD
CrossesMurder Creek
LocationIn Akron Falls County Prk
Coordinates43.01533, -78.4903
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2017)
Projected traffic192 by 2037
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$520,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Akron Pk Serv RD over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Akron Pk Serv RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Akron Pk Serv RD over Murder Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Akron Pk Serv RD over Murder Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Akron Pk Serv RD over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.