US Bridges

Sumner Road over Murder Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 2.7 MI NE Darien Center · Structure no. 000000003315520

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
815
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumner Road over Murder Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sumner Road over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,141 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSumner Road
CrossesMurder Creek
Location2.7 MI NE Darien Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92368, -78.34617
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2020)
Projected traffic1,141 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$719,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumner Road over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumner 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 Sumner Road over Murder Creek carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sumner Road over Murder Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sumner Road over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.