US Bridges

RTE 5 over Mud Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.9 MI E Rts 5 + 19 Leroy · Structure no. 000000001001750

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 5 over Mud Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1957, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,235 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.9 MI E Rts 5 + 19 Leroy
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.97971, -77.95007
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,216 (2021)
Projected traffic3,235 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$716,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.