Murphy Road over Crum Creek
GoodHerkimer County, New York · 2.8 MI NE of Little Falls · Structure no. 000000003307750
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Road over Crum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murphy Road over Crum Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 85 years old, older 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Murphy Road over Crum Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Murphy Road over Crum 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Murphy Road over Crum Creek carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Road over Crum Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy Road over Crum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.