US Bridges

Sharrick Road over Murder Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 1.6 MI NE Darien Center · Structure no. 000000003315570

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharrick Road over Murder Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sharrick Road over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSharrick Road
CrossesMurder Creek
Location1.6 MI NE Darien Center
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90995, -78.35903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2021)
Projected traffic122 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$563,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharrick Road over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharrick Road over Murder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Sharrick Road over Murder Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sharrick Road over Murder Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sharrick Road over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.