US Bridges

RTE 77 over Murder Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT Rts 77+33 · Structure no. 000000001030070

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,538
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 77 over Murder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 77 over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,538 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,590 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 77
CrossesMurder Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT Rts 77+33
RouteState Highway 77
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96478, -78.40591
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,538 (2020)
Projected traffic5,590 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 77 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 77 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 77 over Murder Creek carry?

About 5,538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE 77 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 77 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.