US Bridges

RTE 385 over Murderers Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · Rt 385 0.6 MI N of Athens · Structure no. 000000001047370

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,538
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 385 over Murderers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 385 over Murderers Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,538 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,647 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 385
CrossesMurderers Creek
LocationRt 385 0.6 MI N of Athens
RouteState Highway 385
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.27427, -73.80254
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,538 (2020)
Projected traffic2,647 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 385 over Murderers Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 385 over Murderers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 385 over Murderers Creek carry?

About 2,538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 385 over Murderers Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 385 over Murderers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.