US Bridges

Richley Road over Murder Creek

Poor

Genesee County, New York · 3.2 MI SW West Batavia · Structure no. 000000003315480

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richley Road over Murder Creek is a steel culvert carrying Richley Road over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRichley Road
CrossesMurder Creek
Location3.2 MI SW West Batavia
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94588, -78.34314
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2021)
Projected traffic440 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richley Road over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richley 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 2024.

How much traffic does Richley Road over Murder Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Richley Road over Murder Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Richley Road over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.