US Bridges

RTE I90 over Murder Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 0.2 MI SW JCT RTE 5&I90 · Structure no. 000000005516840

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,540
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Murder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Murder Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 40,540 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,726 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesMurder Creek
Location0.2 MI SW JCT RTE 5&I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99344, -78.4309
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,540 (2020)
Projected traffic49,726 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Murder Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Murder Creek carry?

About 40,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.