US Bridges

Lake Road over Murder Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 3.0 MI SW Indian Falls · Structure no. 000000003315360

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,022
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road over Murder Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lake Road over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Road
CrossesMurder Creek
Location3.0 MI SW Indian Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99384, -78.43533
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2021)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Road over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Lake Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Road over Murder Creek carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road over Murder Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Road over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.