US Bridges

RTE 20 over Murder Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 5.2 MI W JCT Rts 20 + 98 · Structure no. 000000001015610

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,688
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Murder Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 20 over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6,688 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,751 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesMurder Creek
Location5.2 MI W JCT Rts 20 + 98
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.902, -78.35384
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,688 (2018)
Projected traffic6,751 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over Murder 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Murder Creek carry?

About 6,688 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.