US Bridges

Maple Road over Bizer Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .3 MI W JCT SH263&MAPL RD · Structure no. 000000003326380

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,819
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Road over Bizer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Maple Road over Bizer Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 63 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 19,819 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,912 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaple Road
CrossesBizer Creek
Location.3 MI W JCT SH263&MAPL RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99113, -78.79366
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,819 (2018)
Projected traffic19,912 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Road over Bizer Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Maple Road over Bizer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Road over Bizer Creek carry?

About 19,819 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Road over Bizer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Maple Road over Bizer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.