US Bridges

SR146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .5 MI E of SR821 · Structure no. 3003833

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR146
CrossesOver Trib Buffalo Fork
Location.5 MI E of SR821
RouteState Highway 146
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90429, -81.55913
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 SR146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR146 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 SR146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork carry?

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

How long is SR146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR146 over Over Trib Buffalo Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.