Colby Road over Murder Creek
PoorGenesee County, New York · 1.8 MI E Corfu · Structure no. 000000003315450
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 918
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colby Road over Murder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colby Road over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colby Road over Murder Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colby 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Colby Road over Murder Creek carry?
About 918 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Colby Road over Murder Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Colby Road over Murder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.