US Bridges

Belfort Road over Murmur Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Croghan · Structure no. 000000003340030

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
734
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belfort Road over Murmur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Belfort Road over Murmur Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 734 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBelfort Road
CrossesMurmur Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of Croghan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.90878, -75.37102
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2020)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2040
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$333,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belfort Road over Murmur Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belfort Road over Murmur 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 Belfort Road over Murmur Creek carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Belfort Road over Murmur Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Belfort Road over Murmur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.