US Bridges

Rensch Road over Bizer Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.8 MI N JCT I290<RTE 263 · Structure no. 000000005511829

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,348
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Rensch Road over Bizer Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Rensch Road 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 4,348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,591 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRensch Road
CrossesBizer Creek
Location2.8 MI N JCT I290<RTE 263
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.00006, -78.79804
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,348 (2020)
Projected traffic4,591 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rensch Road over Bizer Creek built?

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

What condition is Rensch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rensch Road over Bizer Creek carry?

About 4,348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rensch Road over Bizer Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Rensch Road over Bizer Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.