US Bridges

RTE 5 over Murder Creek

Poor

Genesee County, New York · 1 MI W JCT Rts 5 + I90 · Structure no. 000000001001660

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,796
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Murder Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 5 over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 4 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.

It carries about 5,796 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,851 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesMurder Creek
Location1 MI W JCT Rts 5 + I90
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99855, -78.43877
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,796 (2021)
Projected traffic5,851 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$857,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Murder Creek carry?

About 5,796 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.