US Bridges

Service Center RD over Bizer Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.1 MI N JCT I290<RTE 263 · Structure no. 000000005511830

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
911
2016 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Service Center RD over Bizer Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Service Center RD over Bizer Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 911 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesService Center RD
CrossesBizer Creek
Location2.1 MI N JCT I290<RTE 263
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.99624, -78.79684
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic911 (2016)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2036
Trucks10%
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service Center RD over Bizer Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Center 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Service Center RD over Bizer Creek carry?

About 911 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Service Center RD over Bizer Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Service Center RD over Bizer Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.