US Bridges

SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork

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Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.29 M. E. of Cumberland · Structure no. 3003671

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 608 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 146
CrossesOver Buffalo Fork
Location1.29 M. E. of Cumberland
RouteState Highway 146
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86528, -81.62859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2015)
Projected traffic844 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.