Harper Road over Murder Creek
PoorGenesee County, New York · 2.2 MI NE Darien Center · Structure no. 000000003315560
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 368
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harper Road over Murder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harper Road over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harper Road over Murder Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Harper 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 Harper Road over Murder Creek carry?
About 368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Harper Road over Murder Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Harper Road over Murder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.