US Bridges

Cohocton Road over Murder Creek

Poor

Genesee County, New York · 2.3 Miles SE of Corfu · Structure no. 000000003315430

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cohocton Road over Murder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cohocton Road over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCohocton Road
CrossesMurder Creek
Location2.3 Miles SE of Corfu
Coordinates42.97537, -78.44518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2021)
Projected traffic826 by 2041
Trucks30%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$654,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cohocton Road over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cohocton Road over Murder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cohocton Road over Murder Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Cohocton Road over Murder Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cohocton Road over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.