US Bridges

SR 146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2 MI W of SR821 · Structure no. 3003795

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 146
CrossesOver Trib Buffalo Fork
Location2 MI W of SR821
RouteState Highway 146
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90174, -81.58625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2015)
Projected traffic455 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Trib Buffalo Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over Over Trib 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 Trib Buffalo Fork carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.