Murder Kill Road over Murderers Creek
FairGreene County, New York · 2 MI S Coxsackie · Structure no. 000000003200800
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 527
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murder Kill Road over Murderers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murder Kill Road over Murderers Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 98 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murder Kill Road over Murderers Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Murder Kill Road over Murderers 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Murder Kill Road over Murderers Creek carry?
About 527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Murder Kill Road over Murderers Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Murder Kill Road over Murderers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.