US Bridges

Griswold Road over Murder Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 2.2 MI SE Darien Center · Structure no. 000000003315580

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griswold Road over Murder Creek is a steel culvert carrying Griswold Road over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGriswold Road
CrossesMurder Creek
Location2.2 MI SE Darien Center
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89411, -78.34697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$384,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griswold Road over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Griswold 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 Griswold Road over Murder Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Griswold Road over Murder Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Griswold Road over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.