US Bridges

RTE 77 over Trib to Murder Creek 90

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT Rt 77 & Nys Thruway · Structure no. 000000001030080

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,704
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 77 over Trib to Murder Creek 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 77 over Trib to Murder Creek 90 in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 6,704 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 77
CrossesTrib to Murder Creek 90
LocationJCT Rt 77 & Nys Thruway
RouteState Highway 77
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00703, -78.40531
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,704 (2020)
Projected traffic6,767 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 77 over Trib to Murder Creek 90 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 77 over Trib to Murder Creek 90 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 77 over Trib to Murder Creek 90 carry?

About 6,704 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 77 over Trib to Murder Creek 90?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 77 over Trib to Murder Creek 90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.