Ellinwood Road over Murder Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, New York · 2.8 Miles East of Corfu · Structure no. 000000003315470
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 182
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellinwood Road over Murder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellinwood Road over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellinwood Road over Murder Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellinwood 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ellinwood Road over Murder Creek carry?
About 182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ellinwood Road over Murder Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ellinwood Road over Murder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.