US Bridges

Skinnersville RD over Bizer Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.1 MI W Jctof RTS270<263 · Structure no. 000000005511770

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,843
2017 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Skinnersville RD over Bizer Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Skinnersville RD over Bizer Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,843 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,380 by 2037. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSkinnersville RD
CrossesBizer Creek
Location3.1 MI W Jctof RTS270<263
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.01173, -78.79099
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,843 (2017)
Projected traffic5,380 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skinnersville RD over Bizer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skinnersville RD 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 Skinnersville RD over Bizer Creek carry?

About 3,843 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Skinnersville RD over Bizer Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Skinnersville RD over Bizer Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.